CHM 113 General Chemistry - Quiz 1 Topics

Vocabulary flashcards outlining all key review topics for CHM 113 General Chemistry Quiz 1 (Higgins Fall 2026).

Elements versus compounds

A topic for CHM 113 Quiz 1 focusing on differentiating pure substances composed of a single type of atom from pure substances made of two or more elements chemically combined.

Physical versus chemical changes

A CHM 113 Quiz 1 topic comparing processes that alter physical properties without changing chemical composition against processes that transform substances into new chemical entities.

Units of Measurement – Prefixes used in the Metric System

A topic on CHM 113 Quiz 1 requiring students to understand metric system prefixes from Mega through Pico and perform unit conversions.

Mega through Pico Prefixes

The specified range of metric unit prefixes on CHM 113 Quiz 1, extending from Mega ($10^6$) down to Pico ($10^{-12}$).

Temperature calculations

A mathematical problem topic on CHM 113 Quiz 1 involving temperature conversions and calculations.

Density calculations

A quantitative topic on CHM 113 Quiz 1 involving relationships between mass, volume, and density.

Precision versus accuracy

A measurement topic on CHM 113 Quiz 1 comparing how close repeated measurements are to one another (precision) versus how close a measurement is to the true value (accuracy).

Significant figures in calculation

A topic for CHM 113 Quiz 1 covering the rules for determining and preserving correct significant figures during arithmetic operations.

Calculations involving two or more conversion factors

A dimensional analysis topic on CHM 113 Quiz 1 requiring multi-step unit conversions using multiple conversion factors in sequence.