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Moleclue: two or more atoms connected by chemical bonds

Moleclue: two or more atoms connected by chemical bonds

Molecular polarity: refers to the distribution of e- around the entire molecule

Polar Molecule: Unequal distribution of e-

Polar Molecule: Unequal distribution of e-

Non-Polar Molecule: Equally/evenly distributed e-

Non-Polar Molecule: Equally/evenly distributed e-

Molecular compound:

Molecular Formula: shows the exact number of each type of atom in the compound (subscripts are NOT reduced)

Mass multiplier: tells you the exact composition of a compound

Mass multiplier: tells you the exact composition of a compound

MISCIBLE: liquids that mix in ALL proportions

IMMISCIBLE: liquids that do NOT mix

Ionization: new ions forming from a
neutral compound

Lewis structures: drawn on paper in 2D, BUT in reality, these molecules are actually 3D entities

Lewis structures: drawn on paper in 2D, BUT in  reality, these molecules are actually 3D entities

VSEPR Theory: model used to predict 3-D molecular geometry based on the number of valence shell electron bond pairs

VSEPR Theory: model used to predict 3-D molecular geometry based on the number of valence shell electron bond pairs

Intramolecular forces: tractive and repulsive forces within a molecule, compound, or polyatomic ion

Intramolecular forces: tractive and repulsive forces within a molecule, compound, or polyatomic ion

Intermolecular forces: Attractive and repulsive forces between molecules/atoms

Intermolecular forces: Attractive and repulsive forces between molecules/atoms

London Dispersion Forces (polar and non-polar): happens between all molecules

Dipole-Dipole (polar molecules): attraction between oppositely charged ends

Hydrogen Bonds (dipole-dipole force containing H): a type of dipole-dipole force, that is very strong

Chemical compounds: a substance formed from two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions

Oxides: An oxide is a compound of
any element combined with oxygen

Basic oxides is an oxide which when dissolves with water gives off a basic solution.

Acid oxide is an oxide that makes an acidic solution when dissolved in water.

Lewis symbols (Lewis dot diagram): are used to display the electrons found in an atom’s outermost shell ONLY

Lewis symbols (Lewis dot diagram): are used to display the electrons found  in an atom’s outermost shell ONLY

Periodic Trends

Atomic Radius: an ATOM’s size is measured in terms of its radius

Atomic Radius: an ATOM’s size is measured in terms  of its radius

Ionic Radius: an ION’s size, measured in terms of an ion’sradius (in pm)

Ionic Radius: an ION’s size, measured in terms of an ion’sradius (in pm)

Ionization energy (IE): is the amount of energy required to REMOVE an electron from an atom or ion in its gaseous state

Ionization energy (IE): is the amount of  energy required to REMOVE an electron  from an atom or ion in its gaseous state

Electronegativity: is a measure of an atom’s ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond

Electronegativity: is a measure of an atom’s ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond

Ionic Bond (ΔEN ≥ 1.7): Electrons are transferred from one atom to another

Ionic Bond (ΔEN ≥ 1.7):  Electrons are transferred  from one atom to another

Polar Covalent Bond (ΔEN <1.7): Electrons are NOT shared equally

Polar Covalent Bond (ΔEN <1.7): Electrons are NOT shared equally

Non-Polar Covalent Bond (ΔEN ≈ 0): Electrons are shared equally

Non-Polar Covalent Bond (ΔEN ≈ 0): Electrons are  shared equally

Bond polarity: to the distribution of e- across a single bond

Electron Affinity (EA): is the amount of energy required to ADD an electron to a neutral atom in its gaseous state

Electron Affinity (EA): is the amount of  energy required to ADD an electron to a neutral atom in its gaseous state

Chemical Reaction: process where one or more substances change into one or more new substances

Chemical Equations: use chemical formulas

Chemical Equations: use chemical formulas

Synthesis: two reactants combine to form
a larger or more complex product

Synthesis: two reactants combine to form 
a larger or more complex product

Decomposition: A large or more complex compound
breaks down into two (or more) simpler products

Decomposition: A large or more complex compound 
breaks down into two (or more) simpler products

Single Displacement: a reaction in which an element displaces another element in a compound, producing a new compound AND a new element

Single Displacement: a reaction in which an element displaces another element in a compound, producing a new compound AND a n

Catalyst: A substance that makes a chemical reaction
occur faster

Law of Conservation of Mass: matter is neither
created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction

Double Displacement: reaction in which elements in two compounds displace each other producing two new compounds

Double Displacement: reaction in which elements in two compounds  displace each other  producing two new compounds

Precipitate: a substance separated from a solution

Solution: homogenous mixture of two or more substances

Combustion: A chemical reaction in which a fuel
burns in oxygen

Complete Combustion: Occurs when there is PLENTY of oxygen, products are always CO2, H2O

Incomplete Combustion: Occurs when the oxygen supply is LIMITED

Atomic Theory: 1. Atoms are made up of smaller subatomic particles.
2. Atoms, of one element cannot be converted.
3. Atoms of one element share the same properties.
4. Atoms of different element combined to form compounds.

Philosophers (400BCE)

Democritus: matter could be divided into smaller particles called “atomos”

Democritus: matter could be divided into smaller particles  called “atomos”

Aristotle: proposed matter was made of 4 elements (water, earth, wind, fire)

Aristotle: proposed matter was made of 4 elements (water, earth, wind, fire)

Alchemists: tried to transform common metals into gold

John Dalton: Billiard ball model, Atoms can combine and get rearranged to form new
substances

John Dalton: Billiard ball model,  Atoms can combine and get rearranged to form new 
substances

J.J. Thomson: Plum pudding” model

J.J. Thomson: Plum pudding” model

Rutherford: Gold Foil Experiment, discovered the
nucleus and proved it is positive, surrounded by electrons

Rutherford: Gold Foil Experiment, discovered the 
nucleus and proved it is positive, surrounded by electrons

Chadwick: particles in the nucleus that do not have a charge (neutrons) and also have the same mass as a proton

Chadwick: particles in the nucleus that do not  have a charge (neutrons) and also have  the same mass as a proton

Erwin Schrodinger: Proposed the quantum mechanical model based on mathematical calculations

Erwin Schrodinger: Proposed the quantum mechanical model based on mathematical calculations
Quantum Mechanical Model (Electron Cloud Model)

Quantum Mechanical Model (Electron Cloud Model)

Niels Bohr: Proposed electrons orbit the nucleus in definite energy levels

Niels Bohr: Proposed electrons orbit the nucleus in definite  energy levels
Bohr-Rutherford Diagram: Shows the number of each type of  subatomic particle in their appropriate  location

Bohr-Rutherford Diagram: Shows the number of each type of subatomic particle in their appropriate location

Nucleus: contains protons and neutrons

Nucleus: contains protons and neutrons
Neutrons is a neutral particle in an atoms nucleus

Neutrons is a neutral particle in an atoms nucleus

Isotopes: atoms of one element with different numbers of neutrons

Isotopes: atoms of one element with different numbers of neutrons

Radioisoptes: Some isotopes are stable, while others break apart easily

Nuclear Radition:

Alpha particle (α): nucleus of an He-4 atom

Beta particle (β): negatively charged e-

Gamma ray (γ): high energy electromagnetic radiation

Isotopic Abundance: Different elements have different numbers of isotopes and each isotope exists in different abundances (a percentage %)

Average atomic mass = (abundance isotope 1)(mass of isotope 1) + (abundance isotope 2)(mass of isotope 2)

Protons

Protons

Electrons: placed in energy levels orbiting the nucleus

Electrons: placed in energy levels orbiting the nucleus

Electron Configuration: Shows the energy level and subshell (sublevel) with the number of electrons in the subshell indicated as superscript

Electron Configuration:  Shows the energy level and subshell (sublevel) with the number of electrons in the subshell indicate

IUPAC system: a Roman numeral in the ion’s name indicates the charge of the ion

Orbitals: Different energy levels are divided into
energy sublevels

Orbitals: Different energy levels are divided into 
energy sublevels
Energy Level Diagrams

Energy Level Diagrams

Ions: are simply atoms that have LOST or GAINED electrons

Ionic Compound: is a pure substance composed of positive and negative ions in a fixed ratio.

Ionic Compound: is a pure substance composed of positive and negative ions in a fixed ratio.

The Octet Rule: most atoms want to have 8 electrons in their valence energy level .

The Octet Rule: most atoms want to have 8 electrons in their valence energy level .

Total Ionic Equation: an equation that separates the molecules into their ion forms

Total Ionic Equation: an equation that separates the molecules into their ion forms

Net Ionic Equation: a chemical equation that includes only the entities that react during the reaction

Net Ionic Equation: a chemical equation that includes only the entities that react during the reaction

Spectator Ions are ions that are not involved in a chemical equation

Empirical Formula: shows the simplest whole number ratio of elements in a compound (subscripts are reduced)

Empirical Formula: shows the simplest whole number ratio of elements in a compound (subscripts are reduced)

Hydrate: a compound with a specific number of water molecules chemically bonded to it to form a formula unit

Hydrate: a compound with a specific number of water molecules chemically bonded to it to form a formula unit

Anhydrate: water can be removed from the hydrate by heating

% mass water =

% mass water =

% Experimental Error

% Experimental Error

Entities: different units depending on the
substance: atoms, formula units, ions, molecules

The mole (mol): is a counting unit (mass/molar mass)

The mole (mol): is a counting unit (mass/molar mass)
Amedeo 
Avogadro

Amedeo
Avogadro

Avogadro’s constant: 6.02 x 10^23 entities (a counting unit) (NA=)

Avogadro’s constant: 6.02 x 10^23 entities (a counting unit) (NA=)

Molar Mass (M): the mass of 1 mol of a substance (found on the periodic table by atomic mass). Use grams/mole (g/mol)

Molar Mass (M): the mass of 1 mol of a substance (found on the periodic table by atomic mass). Use grams/mole (g/mol)

Mass = number of moles x Molar Mass (m = n x M)

Mass = number of moles x Molar Mass (m = n x M)

Percentage composition: the percentage, by mass, of each element in a compound; it is found using the formula.

Percentage composition: the percentage, by mass, of each element in a compound; it is found using the formula.

Least common multiple: to find the subscripts between atoms

Least common multiple: to find the subscripts between atoms

Physical Change: while a substance's physical qualities may change, its chemical identity does not

Chemical Change: results in the formation of
new substances

Stoichiometry: the process of determining the amount of reactants and products in chemical reactions using mathematics

Theoretical Yield: the maximum amount of a product that
can form in a chemical reaction (founded through stoichiometry)

Actual Yield: the amount of product that is actually
obtained during the experiment

Excess reactant: the reactant(s) left over after the reaction is complete

Limiting reactant: the reactant completely used up first, the reaction stops when it runs out

Limiting reactant: the reactant completely used up first, the reaction stops when it runs out

% yield: the goal is the be as close to 100% as
possible, to express the efficiency of a reaction

% yield: the goal is the be as close to 100% as 
possible, to express the efficiency of a reaction

Conjugate ACID= the base AFTER the proton is accepted/taken

Conjugate ACID= the base AFTER the proton is  accepted/taken

DILUTE SOLUTION: a solution with a relatively
small quantity of solute compared to the volume of
the solution

DILUTE SOLUTION: a solution with a relatively 
small quantity of solute compared to the volume of 
the solution
CONCENTRATED SOLUTION: a solution with a  relatively large quantity of solute compared to the volume of the solution

CONCENTRATED SOLUTION: a solution with a relatively large quantity of solute compared to the volume of the solution

SATURATED SOLUTION: a solution that
CANNOT hold any more solute in a given
amount of solvent at a particular
temperature

SATURATED SOLUTION: a solution that 
CANNOT hold any more solute in a given 
amount of solvent at a particular 
temperature
Supersaturated solution: a solution that 
contains MORE than the maximum quantity of 
solute (at a given temperature and pres

Supersaturated solution: a solution that
contains MORE than the maximum quantity of
solute (at a given temperature and pressure);
dissolving is forced) (unstable)

Neutralization Reactions: A special kind of DD reaction that makes a solution with a pH closer to 7 than either of the reactants

Base: releases OH- (when dissolved) (pro)

Acid: releases H+ when dissolved (pro)

Activity Series: is a list of metals and their
reactivity

Activity Series:  is a list of metals and their 
reactivity

The Halogen Activity Series: negative ion (non-metal) is displaced

The Halogen Activity Series: negative ion (non-metal) is displaced

THE ARRHENIUS THEORY OF ACIDS AND BASES: Ions can move freely in the solution and thus conduct electricity

THE ARRHENIUS THEORY OF ACIDS AND BASES: Ions can move freely in the solution and thus conduct electricity

H+ ions cannot exist in solution, and instead they will bond with H2O molecules to form hydronium ion

Not all bases contain OH

BRONSTED-LOWRY THEORY OF ACIDS: a substance that has a proton (H+) to donate, such as HCl, HNO3
, H2O

BRONSTED-LOWRY THEORY OF BASE: a substance that takes (accepts) a proton and any negative ion, such as CN-, OH-, H2PO4

Polyatomic Ions

Polyatomic Ions

Cation: metals lose electrons

Cation: metals lose electrons

Anion: Non-metals gain electrons

Anion: Non-metals gain electrons

Solubility Curve: shows the solubility of a substance over a range of temperatures

Solubility Curve: shows the solubility of a substance over a range of temperatures

The solubility of ionic compounds generally increases as the temperature rises.

Concentration: amount of solute in a solvent

Concentration: amount of solute in a solvent

Stock Solution : A concentrated solution that needs to be diluted to a lower concentration

Conjugate acid-base pair = two molecules that transfer protons

Conjugate acid-base pair = two molecules that transfer protons

Dissociation: the process where
ions separate from the crystal
lattice to dissolve in water

Dissociation: the process where 
ions separate from the crystal 
lattice to dissolve in water

Hydration: the process where
ions are surrounded by water
molecules

Hydration: the process where 
ions are surrounded by water 
molecules

Conjugate BASE = the acid AFTER the proton is removed

Conjugate BASE = the acid AFTER the proton is removed

*Meniscus is were you read the burette properly in a titration lab

Stoichiometry can be used the do the math of acid and base stoichiometry

Strong Acid: acid that ionizes completely into ions in water, meaning that it will conduct electricity well.

Strong Acid: acid that ionizes completely into ions in water,  meaning that it will conduct electricity well.

Strength: is how completely a
compound dissociates in water

Strength: is how completely a 
compound dissociates in water

Weak Acid: acid that ionizes very slightly in water

Weak Acid: acid that ionizes very slightly in water
Weak bases: base that dissociates very slightly in water

Weak bases: base that dissociates very slightly in water

pH = “power of hydrogen", it is used to communicate the acidity of a solution, and the amount of hydronium ions

pH = “power of hydrogen", it is used to communicate the acidity of a solution, and the amount of hydronium ions

Changes in “powers of 10” are represented by a
Logarithmic Scale

Changes in “powers of 10” are represented by a 
Logarithmic Scale
Calculating pH

Calculating pH

Titration: is a laboratory process for determining the concentration of a solution by reacting it with a known concentration solution.

Titration: is a laboratory process for determining the concentration of a solution by reacting it with a known concentration

Titrant: the solution in the burette during a titration (concentration is known)

Analyte: the other solution in the flask

Equivalence point: the point in a titration where the mole ratio of the known solution is stoichiometrically equal to the original number of moles of the unknown solution

Endpoint: the point during a titration when the indicator changes colour

Titration Labware:

Titration Labware:

Volumetric Flask: used to prepare the standard solution

Volumetric Flask: used to prepare the standard solution

Pipette: used to transfer precise and accurate
volumes of the solution of unknown concentration to the
Erlenmeyer flask

Pipette: used to transfer precise and accurate 
volumes of the solution of unknown concentration to the 
Erlenmeyer flask

Erlenmeyer flask: the solution of unknown concentration is
placed in this

Erlenmeyer flask: the solution of unknown concentration is 
placed in this

Funnel: the standard solution is transferred into the
narrow burette opening by pouring it through the funnel

Funnel: the standard solution is transferred into the 
narrow burette opening by pouring it through the funnel

Burette: a calibrated tube used to dispense very precise and accurate volumes of standard solution ( read from the meniscus)

Burette: a calibrated tube used to dispense very precise and accurate volumes of standard solution ( read from the meniscus)

Standard Solution : A solution where the precise concentration is known

Solvent: the substance that dissolves the solute

Dilution: the process of decreasing the concentration
of a solution by adding more solvent

Dilution Calculations: rearrange as needed to solve for one unknown value

Dilution Calculations: rearrange as needed to solve for one unknown value

UNSATURATED SOLUTION: a solution that CAN hold more solute in a given amount of solvent at a particular temperature

UNSATURATED SOLUTION: a solution  that CAN hold more solute in a given amount of solvent at a particular temperature

Solubility: the amount of solute that dissolves in a given quantity of solvent at a given temperature.

Serial Dilution: the stepwise
dilution of a substance in
solution

Solute: the substance that is dissolves in the solvent

Surfactant: a compound with a non-polar "tail" and a polar "head" that can reduce the surface tension of a solvent.

Surfactant: a compound with a non-polar "tail" and a polar "head" that can reduce the surface tension of a solvent.

% Concertation: in each 100 units of solution, the amount of solute dissolved is measured.

% Concertation: in each 100 units of solution, the amount of solute dissolved is measured.

Water Molecule

Water Cycle: the flow of water on, above, and below the surface of Earth

Water Cycle: the flow of water on, above, and below the surface of Earth

Transpiration: the evaporation of water from the leaves of a plant

Transpiration: the evaporation of water from the leaves of a plant

Potable Water: water that is suitable for drinking

Aquifer: a layer of underground rock that holds a considerable quantity of water; an important source  of fresh water

Aquifer: a layer of underground rock that holds a considerable quantity of water; an important source of fresh water

Solubility Table: help determine 
solubility

Solubility Table: help determine
solubility

Conversion Factor: use the mole ratio as a conversion factor to find an unknown value

Conversion Factor: use the mole ratio as a conversion factor to find an unknown value

Mole Ratio: a ratio between the coefficients in an equation

Mole Ratio: a ratio between the coefficients in an equation

Concentration stoichiometry: chemists determine the correct amount of substances needed using stoichiometry

IUPAC system: a Roman numeral in the ion’s name indicates the charge of the ion

Strong bases: base that dissociates completely into ions in water

Strong bases: base that dissociates completely into ions in water

*strength and concentration of acids/bases are NOT related!

Nomenclature is a set of rules for naming chemical substances in a methodical way

Binary (__ide)

Polyatomic (__ate)

Acid (H__)

Extremely Low Concertation: instead of using scientific notation, diluted concentrations are represented in parts per million (ppm), parts per billion (ppb), or parts per trillion (ppt).

Extremely Low Concertation: instead of using scientific notation, diluted concentrations are represented in parts per million