Science 10
Page 1: Science 10: Unit One
Chemistry Overview
Page 2: Safety Hazard Symbols
Hazard Symbols: indicate both the type of hazard and the degree of hazard.
Types of symbols include:
Flammable
Toxic
Explosive
Corrosive
Page 3: WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) provides symbols for hazardous materials:
Compressed gas
Dangerously reactive material
Oxidizing material
Poisonous and infectious material causing immediate and serious toxic effects
Flammable and combustible material
Biohazardous infectious material
Corrosive material
Poisonous and infectious material causing other toxic effects
Page 4: Properties & Classification of Matter
Matter: anything that takes up space and has mass.
States of Matter: 3 basic states
Solid: definite shape and volume
Liquid: definite volume, no definite shape
Gas: no definite shape or volume
Physical Property: can be observed without changing the matter (e.g., size, shape, color, texture).
Includes: melting/freezing point, boiling point, solubility, conductivity.
Chemical Property: how matter reacts to form new substances (e.g., flammability, ability to rust).
Page 5: Physical vs Chemical Change
Physical Changes: change physical properties without changing chemical identity.
Chemical Changes: alter the chemical identity of matter (chemical reactions). Includes:
Production of a new substance
Color change
Odor change
Change of state
Change in energy/temperature
Page 6: Subcategories of Matter
Classification
Pure Substances: identical particles; constant properties (elements and compounds).
Elements: can’t be broken down.
Compounds: can be broken down; made of 2 or more elements.
Mixtures: combination of two or more pure substances.
Heterogeneous Mixture: different composition, substances visible.
Homogeneous Mixture: uniform composition, substances not visible.
Page 7: Atoms & Atom Discovery
Particle Model of Matter: everything is made up of atoms.
Subatomic Particles:
Electrons: negatively charged, around nucleus.
Protons: positively charged, in nucleus.
Neutrons: neutral, in nucleus.
Key contributors to atomic theory: Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr.
Page 8: Scientist Contributions
Dalton: all matter is made of atoms.
Thomson: discovered the electron.
Rutherford: proposed atomic structure (nucleus with protons and neutrons).
Bohr: electrons orbit the nucleus.
Page 9: Atomic Energy Levels
Electrons occupy specific energy levels, regions near the nucleus.
Ground state: lowest energy (nearest the nucleus).
Excited state: higher energy (further from nucleus).
Capacity of energy levels: first can hold 2, next two levels can hold 8.
Page 10: Atomic Number, Mass Number & Atomic Molar Mass
Atomic Number: number of protons in an element.
Neutral atoms have equal protons and electrons.
Isotopes: atoms of the same element with different neutron numbers. Mass number = protons + neutrons.
Atomic Molar Mass: average mass of an element’s isotopes.
Page 11: The Periodic Table
Dmitri Mendeleev organized elements by increasing atomic number and similar properties.
Rows: called periods.
Columns: called groups or families.
Categories: metals, non-metals, and metalloids.
Page 12: Families on the Periodic Table
Group 1: Alkali metals (highly reactive).
Group 2: Alkaline earth metals (reacts with oxygen).
Group 7: Halogens (very reactive non-metals).
Group 8: Noble gases (unreactive).
Page 13: Ions
Ionization: process of gaining or losing electrons.
Ions: charged atoms/groups of atoms.
Types of Ions:
Cations: positively charged, usually metals.
Anions: negatively charged, usually non-metals. Named by changing ending to "ide."
Page 14: Stability and Electron Configuration
Atoms aim for stable electron configuration like noble gases.
Valence Electrons: determine reactivity; same number in a family/group.
Page 15: The Octet Rule
Atoms aim for a full outer energy level (8 electrons).
Exceptions: H, Li, Be need 2 electrons (config like He).
Page 16: Ionic Compounds
Formed through electron transfer between metals and non-metals.
Page 17: Properties of Ionic Compounds
Ionic compounds are:
Solid at room temperature
Soluble in water
Conduct electricity
Page 18: Naming & Writing Formulas for Ionic Compounds
Naming convention: cation name first, anion name second (change ending to "ide").
Formula: reflects ratio of ions for neutral charge (drop & swap method).
Page 19: Drop & Swap Method
Example: Mg2+ + CI- → MgCl2 (calculation of ion charges).
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Page 24: Molecular Compounds
Formed by sharing electrons between non-metals to form molecules.
Tend to be poor conductors of electricity.
Page 25: Molecular Elements
Diatomic Elements: molecules with two identical atoms (e.g., N2).
Naming: Greek prefixes indicate atom quantity; second element ends with "ide."
Page 26: Prefixes for Naming Binary Molecular Compounds
Mono-: 1
Di-: 2
Tri-: 3
Tetra-: 4
Penta-: 5
Hexa-: 6
Hepta-: 7
Octa-: 8
Ennea-: 9
Deca-: 10
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Page 29: Solubility
Solubility: varies between ionic compounds (some dissolve better).
Precipitate: solid formed from a solution with low solubility.
Page 30: Acids & Bases
Acids: pH < 7, produces H+ ions in water.
Bases: pH > 7, produces OH- ions in water.
Examples: vinegar (acid), soap (base).
Buffers maintain pH levels.
Page 31: Acid-Base Tests
Methods for testing:
Litmus paper (red for acid, blue for base).
pH measurement.
Indicators change color in presence of acids/bases.
Page 32: Neutralization
Neutralization: reaction between acids and bases produces water and salt.
Common reactions (bee stings, heartburn).
Page 33: Chemical Reactions
Chemical Change: substances react to form new substances (reactants → products).
Energy flow: exothermic (releases energy) or endothermic (absorbs energy).
Page 34: Characteristics of a Chemical Reaction
New substances produced, change in state, color/odor change, energy flow.
Consistent with the Law of Conservation of Mass.
Page 35: Writing Chemical Equations
Chemical equations represent reactions in symbolic form.
Word equations: describe reactions (e.g., Magnesium + Hydrochloric acid → Magnesium chloride + Hydrogen gas).
Page 36: Balancing Equations
Balanced equations: equal number of atoms on both sides.
Coefficients adjust amounts; subscripts should not change.
Page 37-40: Balancing Strategies
Strategies for balancing equations include:
Balancing noticeable differences first, using common multiples, treating polyatomic ions as groups.
Page 41: Types of Chemical Reactions
Five Common Types:
Synthesis
Decomposition
Single Replacement
Double Replacement
Hydrocarbon Combustion
Page 42: Strategies for Completing Equations
Identify reaction type (combustion, decomposition, etc.), use drop & swap strategy for ionic compounds, remember to balance.
Page 43-45: Additional Strategies for Completing Equations
Various examples for applying strategies for different reaction types.
Page 46: The Mole (mol)
Mole: SI unit for the amount of substance. 1 mol = 6.02 x 10^23 particles.
Page 47: Calculating Molar Mass
Molar mass: atomic mass from the periodic table. Add masses of each element in a compound for total molar mass.
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Page 51: Atoms & Moles
Relation between atoms and moles through Avogadro’s number.
Key equations for calculating moles and mass.