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1 & 2. Mixtures

  • Definition: A physical combination of 2+ substances, each keeping its identity.
  • Types:
    • Homogeneous → Uniform throughout, cannot see parts. (e.g., air, saltwater, brass).
    • Heterogeneous → Non-uniform, visible parts. (e.g., sand + water, granite, pizza).
  • Separation methods: Filtration, distillation, chromatography.

3. Properties of Elements

  • Physical Properties → observed without changing identity.
    • Ex: Sodium (Na) is silvery-white, soft, low MP (97.8°C), good conductor.
  • Chemical Properties → how substances react.
    • Na + H₂O → NaOH + H₂ (violent).
    • Na + Cl₂ → NaCl (salt).

4. Isotopes & Atomic Mass

  • Isotopes = same element, same protons, different neutrons.
  • Formula: Avg. Atomic Mass = Σ (Mass × Abundance)
  • Example (Chlorine):
    • Cl-35: 34.97 amu (75.76%)
    • Cl-37: 36.97 amu (24.24%)
    • Avg. Mass = 35.46 amu

5. % Composition

  • Formula: % Mass = (Mass of element in compound ÷ Molar mass) × 100
  • Example (H₂O):
    • Molar mass = 18.02 g/mol (H = 2.02, O = 16.00).
    • %H = (2.02 ÷ 18.02) × 100 = 11.2%.
    • Means in 100 g water → 11.2 g H.

6. Naming Compounds

  1. Ionic (Metal + Nonmetal)
    • Metal name + nonmetal with “-ide”.
    • Ex: NaCl → Sodium chloride, MgF₂ → Magnesium fluoride.
  2. Covalent (Nonmetals only)
    • Use prefixes (mono-, di-, tri-...).
    • Ex: N₂O₅ → Dinitrogen pentoxide, CO₂ → Carbon dioxide.

7, 9, 10. Equilibrium

  • Dynamic equilibrium = forward rate = reverse rate.
  • Equilibrium constants:
    • Kc (concentration) = [products]/[reactants].
    • Kp (pressure). Relation: Kp = Kc(RT)^Δn.
  • Le Châtelier’s Principle:
    • Add reactant → shifts right.
    • Add product → shifts left.
    • ↑ Pressure → shifts to fewer gas moles.
    • ↑ Temperature → shifts endothermic side.

8. Empirical & Molecular Formulas

  • Steps (Empirical):
    1. Assume 100 g sample → % = grams.
    2. Convert grams → moles.
    3. Divide by smallest mole value.
    4. Multiply to whole numbers.
  • Molecular Formula: (Molar Mass ÷ EF Mass) × Empirical Formula.

11. Acid-Base Theories

  • Arrhenius: Acid = H⁺ donor, Base = OH⁻ donor.
  • Brønsted-Lowry: Acid = proton donor, Base = proton acceptor.
  • Lewis: Acid = e⁻ pair acceptor, Base = e⁻ pair donor.

12. pH Calculations

  • Formulas:
    • pH = -log[H⁺]
    • pOH = -log[OH⁻]
    • pH + pOH = 14
  • Example: [OH⁻] = 1.0 × 10⁻³ M → pOH = 3 → pH = 11.

13. Chapter 1 Review

Valence Electrons

  • Definition: Electrons in the outermost shell used in bonding.
  • How to determine:
    • Look at Group Number (1–18).
    • Skip transition metals (Groups 3–12).
    • Ex: Group 1 → 1 valence e⁻, Group 17 → 7 valence e⁻.

Cations & Anions

  • Cation (positive ion) → formed when an atom loses electrons.
  • Anion (negative ion) → formed when an atom gains electrons.
  • Example: Na → Na⁺, Cl → Cl⁻.

Quantum Mechanical Model

  • Electrons show dual nature (particle + wave).
  • Movement is described by probability, not fixed orbits.
  • This gave rise to Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom.

Quantum Numbers

  • A set of 4 numbers describing position & energy of electrons:
    1. n = Principal (energy level).
    2. l = Azimuthal (subshell shape: s, p, d, f).
    3. mₗ = Magnetic (orbital orientation).
    4. mₛ = Spin (+½ or -½).

Aufbau Principle

  • Electrons fill orbitals in increasing energy order.
  • Lowest energy orbitals are filled first.
  • Meaning → 1s → 2s → 2p → 3s → 3p → 4s → 3d → 4p ...

Pauli’s Exclusion Principle

  • No two electrons in an atom can have the same 4 quantum numbers.
  • At most 2 e⁻ per orbital, with opposite spins.

Hund’s Rule

  • Electrons occupy orbitals singly first, with parallel spins.
  • After all orbitals are half-filled → pairing starts.

Atomic Radius

  • Distance from nucleus → outermost electron.
  • Measured as covalent radius (½ distance between 2 bonded nuclei).
  • Units: pm (10⁻¹² m) or Å (10⁻¹⁰ m).
  • Trend: ↓ across period, ↑ down group.

Ionization Energy

  • Definition: Energy required to remove an e⁻ from an atom.
  • Always endothermic (energy absorbed).
  • Trends:
    • Larger atom → lower ionization energy.
    • Inversely proportional to atomic radius.
    • ↑ across period, ↓ down group.

Electron Affinity

  • Definition: Energy change when an atom gains an electron.
  • Usually exothermic (energy released), but exceptions exist.
  • High EA = atom easily accepts e⁻ (e.g., halogens).

Electronegativity

  • Definition: Atom’s ability to attract shared e⁻ in a bond.
  • Scale: 0 → 4 (Pauling units).
  • Metals: low EN (electron donors).
  • Nonmetals: high EN (electron takers).
  • Trend: ↑ across period, ↓ down group.

Ionic Radius

  • Cations: smaller than neutral atom (loss of shell).
  • Anions: larger than neutral atom (extra e⁻ increases repulsion).
  • Trend: Cations shrink, Anions expand.

14. Elements & Electron Configuration

  • Electron configuration = distribution of electrons in orbitals.
  • Example (Fe, Z=26): 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d⁶ or [Ar] 4s² 3d⁶.

15. Chemical Bonding

  • Lewis Structure: Shows bonds + lone pairs.
  • Bond Order:
    • MO Theory → ½ (bonding e⁻ – antibonding e⁻).
    • Simple → number of bonds (O=O → bond order 2).
  • EAN Rule: EAN = Atomic no. – Ox. state + (2 × Coordination no.).
    • Example: K₄[Fe(CN)₆] → EAN = 36 (Kr).

16. Colloids

  • Definition: Particles (1–1000 nm) dispersed in medium.
  • Types:
    • Sol (solid in liquid) → paints.
    • Gel (liquid in solid) → jelly.
    • Foam (gas in liquid) → whipped cream.
    • Emulsion (liquid in liquid) → milk.
    • Aerosol (liquid/solid in gas) → fog, smoke.
  • Properties: Tyndall effect, electrophoresis, coagulation.
  • Applications: Medicines, food (milk, butter), soaps, industry.

Extra Topic: How Soap Works

  • Soap molecule = hydrophobic tail + hydrophilic head.
  • At high conc. → form micelles.
  • Tails trap grease inside, heads interact with water → grease washed away.

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