Chemistry I Final Exam Review 2025-2026

Comprehensive practice flashcards covering biochemistry, hydrocarbons, gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, and nuclear chemistry based on the final exam review transcript.

What are the four classes of biomolecules recorded in the notes?

Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, and nucleic acid

What is the chemical composition and examples of Carbohydrates?

Made up of $C$, $H$, and $O$; examples include starch and glucose

What are examples of Lipids provided in the notes?

Fats, oils, and wax

What are the building blocks of Proteins?

Amino acids

What are Nucleic acids made of?

Nucleotides

What is the equation for Photosynthesis?

$$6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{Light Energy} \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2$$

What is the equation for Cellular Respiration?

$$C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \rightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{Energy}$$

How are alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes distinguished by their bonds?

Alkanes have single bonds, alkenes have double bonds, and alkynes have triple bonds

What are the chemical formulas for the methyl, ethyl, and propyl alkyl groups?

Methyl: $CH_3$, Ethyl: $C_2H_5$, Propyl: $C_3H_7$

What is the conversion formula from Celsius to Kelvin?

$$K = °C + 273$$

According to the notes, what is the formula for Molarity (M)?

$$Molarity (M) = \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{liters of solvent}}$$

Match the following formulas to their acid names: $HCl$, $H_2CO_3$, and $HNO_3$.

$HCl$: Hydrochloric Acid; $H_2CO_3$: Carbonic acid; $HNO_3$: Nitric acid

Match the following formulas to their acid names: $H_2SO_4$, $H_3PO_4$, and $HC_2H_3O_2$.

$H_2SO_4$: Sulfuric acid; $H_3PO_4$: Phosphuric acid; $HC_2H_3O_2$: Acet acid

What is the equilibrium constant ($K_{eq}$) expression for the reaction $H_2(g) + F_2(g) \rightarrow 2HF(g)$?

$$K_{eq} = \frac{[HF]^2}{[H_2][F_2]}$$

What are the nuclear symbols for an alpha particle, beta particle, and positron?

Alpha particle: $^4_2He$; Beta particle: $^0_{-1}e$; Positron: $^0_{+1}e$

What is the nuclear symbol for a neutron?

$$^1_0n$$

What is the nuclear equation for the alpha decay of strontium-90?

$$^{90}_{38}Sr \rightarrow ^4_2He + ^{86}_{36}Kr$$

What is the nuclear equation for the beta decay of potassium-41?

$$^{41}_{19}K \rightarrow ^0_{-1}e + ^{41}_{20}Ca$$