Igcse Chemistry Flashcards ionicons-v5-c

Draw a diagram to show equipment used in simple distillation

For what process is this equipment used?

Draw the equipment used in fractional distillation in the lab

For what process is this equipment used?

Describe how pure salt can be obtained from rock salt

1) Grind rock salt into a fine powder. 2) Add powder to hot water and stir to dissolve salt. 3) Filter mixture. Salt solution passes through the filter paper leaving behind the sand. 4) Boil filtrate to evaporate some of the water. 5) Leave saturated solution to cool so that crystals of salt form. 6) Filter cold mixture to separate the crystals from the remaining solution.

State the expression for calculating molar concentration

Molar concentration = Amount (in moles)/volume (in dm^³)

Describe how you would carry out a flame test

Put solid onto a wire. Put into a blue flame

How would you test for the ammonium ion?

Add sodium hydroxide. If ammonium ions were present, ammonia gas will form which will turn damp red litmus paper blue

Describe how you would test for Cu²⁺ ions

Add sodium hydroxide and a blue precipitate will form

Describe how you would test for Fe²⁺ ions

Add sodium hydroxide and a green precipitate will form

Write a word equation for the reaction between sodium hydroxide and iron(II) sulfate

sodium hydroxide + iron(II) sulfate -> iron (II) hydroxide + sodium sulfate

Describe how you would test for Fe³⁺ ions

Add sodium hydroxide and a brown precipitate will form

What 2 things are added to a solution to test for chloride ions? What is observed if they are present?

Add dilute nitric acid and silver nitrate. A white precipitate of silver chloride is formed.

Describe the test for bromide ions.

Add dilute nitric acid and silver nitrate. A cream precipitate of silver bromide is formed.

Describe how you would test for sulfate ions

Add dilute HCl, followed by BaCl₂. A white precipitate will form

Write an chemical equation for the reaction between barium chloride and lithium sulfate (Li₂SO₄). Include state symbols. Also, what would you see?

BaCl₂ (aq) + Li₂SO₄ (aq) -> BaSO₄ (s)+ 2LiCl (aq). Observe a white precipitate of barium sulfate.

Describe how you would test for carbonate ions, CO₃²⁻

Add nitric acid and see if carbon dioxide bubbles form

Describe the test for ammonia gas

Turns damp red litmus paper blue

State the expression for calculating % yield. (Triple science only!)

% yield = (actual amount of products/theoretical amount of products) x100

Describe the chemical test for water

Add water to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate which will change from white to blue if water is present

State two features of a reaction that is in dynamic equilibrium

1) The rate of the forward reaction is equal to the rate of the backward reaction. 2) There is no overall change in concentrations.

State the raw materials used in the manufacture of ammonia

nitrogen from air and hydrogen from natural gas

State a use for N₂

making ammonia

How is ammonia separated from unreacted hydrogen and nitrogen in the Haber process?

The reaction mixture is cooled until the ammonia condenses into a liquid

State the uses of ammonia

manufacture of nitric acid and fertilisers

Describe the manufacture of sulfuric acid by the contact process. (Triple science only!)

1) Making of sulfur dioxide: S + O₂ -> SO₂, 2) Reversible step: 2SO₂ + O₂ <-> 2SO₃ (exothermic), 3) H₂SO₄ + SO₃ -> H₂S₂O₇, 4) H₂S₂O₇ + H₂O -> 2H₂SO₄

State the uses of sulfuric acid. (Triple science only!)

manufacture of detergents, fertilisers and paints

In Chemistry, what is the meaning of the word Group? What does that tell us about the electron configuration?

A Group is a vertical column of similar elements (same number of electrons in the outer shell)

In Chemistry, what is the meaning of the word Period? What does that tell us about the electron configuration?

A Period is a horizontal row of elements (same number of electron shells)

Where are the metals in the Periodic Table? Where are the Non-Metals?

Metals on the left of the Periodic Table. Non-Metals on the top-right, plus Hydrogen.

Why do elements in the same group of the periodic table have the same chemical properties?

Elements in the same group of the periodic table have the same number of electrons in their outer shell

Explain, in terms of the arrangement of electrons in its atoms, why neon is very unreactive

Neon has 8 electrons in the outer shell, so it is full. Therefore it does not easily gain or lose electrons

State 5 observations when potassium reacts with water

1) fizzing occurs 2) potassium moves around 3) potassium melts 4) lilac flame is seen 5) potassium disappears 6) potassium floats

State 4 observations when sodium reacts with water

1) fizzing occurs 2) sodium moves around 3) sodium melts 4) sodium disappears 5) sodium floats

Describe the relative reactivities of the elements in Group 1

The reactivity increases as you go down the group, e.g. Li<Na<K<Rb

Explain, by referring to the electronic configurations of sodium and potassium, why potassium is more reactive than sodium. (Triple science only!)

Sodium has the electronic configuration 2,8,1 and potassium has 2,8,8,1. The outer electron lost from potassium is further from the nucleus therefore the electron is less attracted by the nucleus

Suggest how the reactivity of astatine compares to that of iodine. Explain your answer.

Astatine is less reactive because group 7 elements get less reactive with increasing atomic number.

Why does chlorine react with hydrogen bromide?

Chlorine is more reactive and so displaces the bromine.

Describe the test for chlorine gas

Turns moist litmus paper white (bleaches)

Describe, in terms of electrons, the formation of sodium chloride

An atom of sodium loses one electron. An atom of chlorine gains one electron

Explain the term ionic bond

An ionic bond is the strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions

Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why sodium chloride has a very high melting point

NaCl has a giant ionic structure with strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions that require a lot of energy to break

Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why magnesium oxide has a higher melting point than sodium chloride (Triple science only!)

NaCl and MgO both have a giant ionic structure with strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions. The Ions in MgO have a charge of 2 and -2, but in NaCl the charges are 1 and -1. So the bonds in MgO require more energy to break

Explain why magnesium oxide has a higher melting point than sodium chloride. (Triple science only!)

Mg²⁺ and O²⁻ ions have a higher charge than sodium and chloride therefore the electrostatic forces between the ions are much stronger. This requires more energy to break.

Describe the structure of an ionic compound, e.g NaCl. (Triple science only!)

A giant structure held together by the attraction between oppositely charged ions

Describe the formation of a covalent bond

The sharing of a pair of electrons between two nuclei

Give the definiton of a covalent bond

Strong attraction between a shared pair of electrons and two nuclei

Explain the term covalent bond

Strong attraction between a shared pair of electrons and two nuclei

Explain why nitrogen gas, N₂, is a gas at room temperature

Nitrogen has a simple molecular structure with weak intermolecular forces that require little energy to overcome

Explain why Silica, SiO₂ is a solid with a high melting point

Silica has a giant covalent structure with many strong covalent bonds that need a lot of energy to break

Explain, in terms of its structure, why graphite can act as a lubricant. (Triple science only!)

Graphite has weak intermolecular forces of attraction between layers. These layers can slide over each other

Describe the structure of metals

Metals have a giant regular structure of positive ions surrounded by a sea of delocalised electrons

Define metallic bonding

The electrostatic attraction between a regular array of positive ions and the sea of delocalised electrons

Explain why metals are good conductors of electricity

Metals have delocalised electrons which are free to move

Explain why metals are ductile/malleable

Metals have layers of atoms that can slide over each other

Explain what is meant by electric current

The rate of flow of charge particles (e.g. of electrons or ions)

Why do covalent compounds (e.g H₂O) not conduct electricity?

There are no charged particles that are free to move

Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity only when molten or in solution?

When solid the ions are held in place. When molten or in solution the ions are free to move

Describe, in terms of electrons, the formation of sodium chloride

An atom of sodium loses one electron. An atom of chlorine gains one electron

Explain the term ionic bond

An ionic bond is the strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions

Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why sodium chloride has a very high melting point

NaCl has a giant ionic structure with strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions that require a lot of energy to break

Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why magnesium oxide has a higher melting point than sodium chloride (Triple science only!)

NaCl and MgO both have a giant ionic structure with strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions. The Ions in MgO have a charge of 2 and -2, but in NaCl the charges are 1 and -1. So the bonds in MgO require more energy to break

Explain why magnesium oxide has a higher melting point than sodium chloride. (Triple science only!)

Mg²⁺ and O²⁻ ions have a higher charge than sodium and chloride therefore the electrostatic forces between the ions are much stronger. This requires more energy to break.

Describe the structure of an ionic compound, e.g NaCl. (Triple science only!)

A giant structure held together by the attraction between oppositely charged ions

Describe the formation of a covalent bond

The sharing of a pair of electrons between two nuclei

Give the definiton of a covalent bond

Strong attraction between a shared pair of electrons and two nuclei

Explain the term covalent bond

Strong attraction between a shared pair of electrons and two nuclei

Explain why nitrogen gas, N₂, is a gas at room temperature

Nitrogen has a simple molecular structure with weak intermolecular forces that require little energy to overcome

Explain why Silica, SiO₂ is a solid with a high melting point

Silica has a giant covalent structure with many strong covalent bonds that need a lot of energy to break

Explain, in terms of its structure, why graphite can act as a lubricant. (Triple science only!)

Graphite has weak intermolecular forces of attraction between layers. These layers can slide over each other

Describe the structure of metals

Metals have a giant regular structure of positive ions surrounded by a sea of delocalised electrons

Define metallic bonding

The electrostatic attraction between a regular array of positive ions and the sea of delocalised electrons

Explain why metals are good conductors of electricity

Metals have delocalised electrons which are free to move

Explain why metals are ductile/malleable

Metals have layers of atoms that can slide over each other

Explain what is meant by electric current

The rate of flow of charge particles (e.g. of electrons or ions)

Why do covalent compounds (e.g H₂O) not conduct electricity?

There are no charged particles that are free to move

Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity only when molten or in solution?

When solid the ions are held in place. When molten or in solution the ions are free to move

Describe, in terms of electrons, the formation of sodium chloride

An atom of sodium loses one electron. An atom of chlorine gains one electron

Explain the term oxidation

Oxidation is the loss of electrons (the term is also used for the gain of oxygen)

Explain the term reduction

Reduction is the gain of electrons (the term is also used for the loss of oxygen)

Describe the structure of metals

Metals have a giant regular structure of positive ions surrounded by a sea of delocalised electrons

Define metallic bonding

The electrostatic attraction between a regular array of positive ions and the sea of delocalised electrons

Explain why metals are good conductors of electricity

Metals have delocalised electrons which are free to move

Explain why metals are ductile/malleable

Metals have layers of atoms that can slide over each other

Explain what is meant by electric current

The rate of flow of charge particles (e.g. of electrons or ions)

Why do covalent compounds (e.g H₂O) not conduct electricity?

There are no charged particles that are free to move

Why do ionic compounds conduct electricity only when molten or in solution?

When solid the ions are held in place. When molten or in solution the ions are free to move

How could you determine if a liquid is an electrolyte?

Put it in a circuit including a bulb. If the bulb light then the liquid is an electrolyte

Explain what is meant by electrolysis

The breakdown of a substance using electricity

What is a Faraday? (Triple science only!)

A Faraday is the charge on a mole of electrons (96500 Coulombs)

State the meaning of the term redox

A reaction involving both reduction and oxidation

State the meaning of the term oxidising agent

A substance that gives oxygen or removes electrons (it is itself reduced)

State the meaning of the term reducing agent

A substance that takes oxygen or gives electrons (it is itself oxidised)

Describe the test for hydrogen gas

Use a lit splint to see if the gas pops

Describe the test for oxygen gas

Use a glowing splint and see if it relights

Describe the test for chlorine gas

Turns moist litmus paper white (bleaches)

During the electrolysis of aluminium oxide, describe how the operating temperature is kept low

aluminium oxide is dissolved in cryolite which melts at a lower temperature

Why is cryolite used in the electrolysis of aluminium oxide?

cryolite is used as a solvent to decrease the operating temperature

Why do the electrodes need to be replaced regularly during the electrolysis of aluminium oxide?

oxygen formed at the anode reacts with the carbon in the anode. C + O₂ -> CO₂

Write ionic half-equations for the reactions at the electrodes in aluminium extraction

Al3⁺ + 3e⁻ -> Al and 2O²⁻ -> O₂ + 4e⁻

State the uses of sodium hydroxide. (Triple science only!)

manufacture of bleach, paper and soap

State the uses of chlorine. (Triple science only!)

sterilising water supplies and the manufacture of bleach and hydrochloric acid

Why is HCl acidic when dissolved in water?

As water is polar the HCl molecule dissociates, forming H⁺ and Cl⁻ ions.

Why is HCl not acidic when dissolved in methyl benzene?

As methyl benzene is not polar the molecules separate but don't form ions.

What is an acid?

An acid is a source of hydrogen ions, H⁺

What is an alkali?

An alkali is a source of hydroxide ions, OH⁻

acid + base ->

acid + base -> salt + water

acid + alkali ->

acid + alkali -> salt + water

acid + metal ->

acid + metal -> salt + hydrogen

acid + metal carbonate ->

acid + metal carbonate -> salt + carbon dioxide + water

sulfuric acid + copper oxide ->

sulfuric acid + copper oxide -> copper sulfate + water

hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide ->

hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide -> sodium chloride + water

hydrochloric acid + magnesium ->

hydrochloric acid + magnesium -> magnesium chloride + hydrogen

nitic acid + calcium carbonate ->

nitic acid + calcium carbonate -> calcium nitrate + carbon dioxide + water

State the solubility rule for sodium, potassium and ammonium salts

all common sodium, potassium and ammonium salts are soluble

State the solubility rule for chloride salts

all are soluble, except silver chloride

State the solubility rule for sulfate salts

all sulfates are soluble, except those of barium and calcium

State the solubility rule for carbonates salts

all carbonates are insoluble, except those of sodium, potassium and ammonium

What is the meaning of the word mole in Chemistry?

A mole is the amount of a substance found in its relative formula mass in grams (e.g. in 24g of Magnesium)

What is avagadro's number, and to what is it equivalent? (Triple science only!)

6 x 10^²³. It is equivalent to the number of atoms in 12 g of 12 C.

What is the meaning of the term Molar Volume? (Triple science only!)

The volume of 1 mole of gas at r.t.p is called the molar volume (24dm³ or 24000cm³)

State the expression for calculating molar volume of a gas. (Triple science only!)

Molar volume = amount (in moles) x 24 dm³ or 24,000 cm³

State the conditions needed for the manufacture of ethanol using ethene and steam. (Triple science only!)

Temp: 300°C, Pressure: 60 atm and Catalyst: Phosphoric acid, H₃PO₄

State the conditions needed for the manufacture of ethanol by the fermentation of sugars. (Triple science only!)

Temp: 30°C, Catalyst: zymase (enzyme found in yeast), Anaerobic conditions, i.e no oxygen

What are the advantages/disadvantages of using the fermentation of glucose to manufacture ethanol. (Triple science only!)

Advantages: Uses renewable resources, e.g sugar cane. Uses low temp and pressure therefore low energy input. Disadvantages: Uses batch process which is inefficient. Slow rate of reaction. Impure product.

What are the advantages/disadvantages of using the hydration of ethene to manufacture ethanol. (Triple science only!)

Advantages: Uses continuous process which is efficient. Fast rate of reaction. Pure product. Disadvantages: Uses finite resources, e.g crude oil cane. Uses high temp and pressure therefore high energy input.

What is meant by the term exothermic?

A reaction in which heat energy is given out (surroundings get hotter)

What is meant by the term endothermic?

A reaction in which heat energy is taken in (surroundings get colder)

Explain why experimental values of enthalpy change differ from theoretical values

Heat energy is lost to the surroundings. Not all the reactants are used up.

What does the symbol ΔH mean

enthalpy (energy) change

Explain, in terms of making and breaking bonds, why a reaction could be exothermic

The energy need to break the bonds is less than the energy released to make the bonds

Explain, in terms of making and breaking bonds, why a reaction could be endothermic

The energy need to break the bonds is more than the energy released to make the bonds

Explain why carbon monoxide is dangerous to humans

It is poisonous because it reduces the capacity of the blood to carry oxygen

Describe how nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide contribute to acid rain

Nitrogen oxides created in hot car engines and sulfur dioxide released when fossil fuels are burned combine with water in the atmosphere to form acidic solutions

Describe the problems caused by acid rain

Acid rain damages plant life and life in lakes. It also corrodes limestone and some metals.

Explain the term homologous series

A homologous series is a family of compounds with 1) the same general formula 2) similar chemical properties 3) trends in their physical properties

Explain the term hydrocarbon

A molecule containing only hydrogen and carbon

Explain the term saturated

A molecule containing only single bonds

Explain the term unsaturated

A molecule containing a carbon-carbon double bond

Explain the term general formula

A formula to work out the number of each type of atom in a molecule

Explain the term isomerism

Molecules with the same molecular formula but with a different structure

State the names and molecular formulae of the first 5 alkanes

methane (CH₄), ethane (C₂H₆), propane (C₃H₈), butane (C₄H₁₀), pentane (C₠H₁₂)

Write a chemical equation for the complete combustion of propane

C₃H₈ + 5O₂ -> 3CO₂ + 4H₂O

Recall the products of the incomplete combustion of alkanes

Carbon, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and water

Write the word equation for the reaction between methane and bromine

methane + bromine -> bromomethane + hydrogen bromide

State the names and molecular formulae of the first 3 alkenes

ethene (C₂H₄), propene (C₃H₆), butene (C₄H₈)

What is crude oil?

A mixture of hydrocarbons

Explain how crude oil is separated into fractions

Crude oil is separated by fractional distillation. Crude oil is heated and the oil evaporates. It then goes into the tower. As the vapours rise up the tower the temperature falls. Different sized fractions condense at different heights because they have different boiling points. Smaller molecules condense high up the tower. Larger molecules condense low down in the tower. Then the fractions are collected.

Recall the names of the main fractions obtained from crude oil

Refinery gases, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, fuel oil and bitumen

Recall a use of gasoline

Fuel for cars

Recall a use of kerosene

Fuel for aeroplanes

Recall a use of diesel

Fuel for lorries

Recall a use of fuel oil

Fuel for ships

Recall a use of bitumen

Surfacing roads

Describe the trend in boiling points of the main fractions in crude oil

Boiling point increases as the number of carbon atoms (chain length) increase

Describe the trend in viscosity of the main fractions in crude

Viscosity increases as the number of carbon atoms (chain length) increase

What is meant by the term viscosity?

The viscosity of a fluid describes how easily it flows. Water has a low viscosity, it flows very easily. Crude oil has a higher viscosity than water, it does not flow very easily.

Explain why cracking is an important process in the oil industry

Cracking converts long chain hydrocarbons into short chain hydrocarbons. Crude oil contains a surplus long chains. Shorter chain hydrocarbons are in greater demand, e.g. petrol. Cracking also produces alkenes which are used in making polymers and ethanol.

What is cracking?

The breaking down of long-chain alkanes into alkenes and shorter-chain alkanes

State the conditions for the cracking of hydrocarbons

Aluminium oxide catalyst heated to 600°C

Write a chemical equation for the cracking of decane

C₁₀H₂₂ -> C₂H₄ + C₈H₁₈

Explain what is an addition polymer

An addition polymer is large molecule made by adding many small molecules (each containing a double bond) to form one much larger molecule

Explain what is a monomer

Monomers are the many small molecules (such as ethene) which add together to make a polymer

Describe, in terms of structure and bonding, what happens when ethene molecules are converted into poly(ethene)

One bond in the double bond breaks. Monomers join together to form a long chain. Polymer contains only single bonds

State the uses of poly(ethene)

Plastic bags and bottles

State the uses of poly(propene)

Plastic crates and ropes

State uses for poly(chloroethene). (Triple science only!)

Plastic piping and cable insulation

What is meant by the term biodegradable?

The break down of a substance by microorganisms

Explain why addition polymers are hard to dispose of

They are inert as they have strong C-C bonds. This makes them non-biodegradeable.

Describe the structure of metals

Metals have a giant regular structure of positive ions surrounded by a sea of delocalised electrons

Define metallic bonding

The electrostatic attraction between a regular array of positive ions and the sea of delocalised electrons

Explain why metals are good conductors of electricity

Metals have delocalised electrons which are free to move

Explain why metals are ductile/malleable

Metals have layers of atoms that can slide over each other

Explain why rusting is described as an oxidation reaction

iron gains oxygen (lose of electrons)

State the meaning of the term redox

A reaction involving both reduction and oxidation

State the meaning of the term oxidising agent

A substance that gives oxygen or removes electrons (it is itself reduced)

State the meaning of the term reducing agent

A substance that takes oxygen or gives electrons (it is itself oxidised)

What is the chemical name of rust?

hydrated iron(III) oxide

Describe an experiment to show that iron rusts quicker in salt water than rain water

1) Set up tubes containing iron in rain water and in salt water. 2) Set up control tube with iron and no water. 3) record mass of nails. 4) leave tubes for same length of time. 5) measure mass change of nail. 6) repeat experiment

Write the word equation for the formation of rust

iron + oxygen + water -> hydrated iron (III) oxide

State the methods of how the rusting of iron may be prevented

grease, oil, paint, plastic and galvanising

Explain how galvanising prevent rusting

Zinc is more reactive than iron. Zinc reacts with oxygen instead of iron

Why is aluminium not extracted in the blast furnace?

aluminium is more reactive than carbon

Explain why silicon dioxide reacts with calcium oxide. SiO₂ + CaO -> CaSiO₃

SiO₂ is acidic and CaO is basic. This is a neutralisation reaction.

State 3 properties that makes iron suitable for saucepans

Good conductor of heat, high melting point and malleable

State 2 property that makes aluminium suitable for power cables

Ductile (drawn into a wire), Conducts electricity and low density

Describe, in terms of electrons, the formation of sodium chloride

An atom of sodium loses one electron. An atom of chlorine gains one electron

Explain the term ionic bond

An ionic bond is the strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions

Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why sodium chloride has a very high melting point

NaCl has a giant ionic structure with strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions that require a lot of energy to break

Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why magnesium oxide has a higher melting point than sodium chloride (Triple science only!)

NaCl and MgO both have a giant ionic structure with strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions. The Ions in MgO have a charge of 2 and -2, but in NaCl the charges are 1 and -1. So the bonds in MgO require more energy to break

Explain why magnesium oxide has a higher melting point than sodium chloride. (Triple science only!)

Mg²⁺ and O²⁻ ions have a higher charge than sodium and chloride therefore the electrostatic forces between the ions are much stronger. This requires more energy to break.

Describe the structure of an ionic compound, e.g NaCl. (Triple science only!)

A giant structure held together by the attraction between oppositely charged ions

Describe the formation of a covalent bond

The sharing of a pair of electrons between two nuclei

Give the definiton of a covalent bond

Strong attraction between a shared pair of electrons and two nuclei

Explain the term covalent bond

Strong attraction between a shared pair of electrons and two nuclei

Explain why nitrogen gas, N₂, is a gas at room temperature

Nitrogen has a simple molecular structure with weak intermolecular forces that require little energy to overcome

Explain why Silica, SiO₂ is a solid with a high melting point

Silica has a giant covalent structure with many strong covalent bonds that need a lot of energy to break

Write the word and chemical equation for the decompostion of hydrogen peroxide, H2O2

hydrogen peroxide -> water + oxygen 2H202 -> 2H20 + O2

Describe the laboratory preparation of oxygen from hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is added to a flask containing a catalyst of manganese oxide, MnO2. Oxygen is produced and is collected underwater.

What is meant by the term activation energy?

The minimum energy that the particles in collision must have if a reaction is going to occur

Explain the effects of increasing the surface area of a solid on the rate of a reaction in terms of particle collision theory

1) more particles exposed 2) more frequent collisions 3) increase rate of reaction

Explain the effects of increasing the concentration of solutions on the rate of a reaction in terms of particle collision theory

1) more particles in same space 2) more frequent collisions 3) increase rate of reaction

Explain the effects of increasing the pressure of gases on the rate of a reaction in terms of particle collision theory

1) more particles in same space 2) more frequent collisions 3) increase rate of reaction

Explain the effects of increasing the temperature on the rate of a reaction in terms of particle collision theory

1) particles have more kinetic energy 2) more frequent and successful collisions 3) increase rate of reaction

What is a catalyst?

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being used up

Explain how a catalyst works

A catalyst provides an alternative pathway with lower activation energy

Explain why atoms are neutral

The numbers of electrons and protons are equal

What is meant by the term relative atomic mass, Aáµ£?

The average mass of an atom of an element, relative to 1/12th of the mass of an atom of carbon-12

What is meant by the term isotope?

Atoms of the same element (same number of protons) but with a different number of neutrons

What is meant by the term mass number?

The number of protons plus the number of neutrons in an atom

What is meant by the term atomic number?

The number of protons in an atom

State the steps for calculating empirical formula

1) mass/Ar. 2) divide by the smallest. 3) Give the ratio has a whole number. 4) State final empirial formula

What colour flames to sulphur, carbon and magnesium produce when they burn in air?

Sulphur = blue, Carbon = yellow/orange, Magnesium = white

Are carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide acidic or basic?

Acidic as carbon and sulphur are non-metals

Is magnesium oxide acidic or basics?

Basic as magnesium is a metal.

Describe the laboratory preparation of carbon dioxide from calcium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid

Hydrochloric acid, HCl, is added to a flask containg calcium carbonate, CaCO₃. Carbon dioxide is produced and is collected using a gas syringe.

Write the word and chemical equation for the thermal decompostion of calcium carbonate, CaCO₃

calcium carbonate -> calcium oxide + carbon dioxide CaCO₃ -> CaO + CO₂

State two properties of carbon dioxide

Soluble in water. Denser than air

Name two uses of carbon dioxide

Fizzy drinks. Fire extinguishers

Explain why carbon dioxide is used in fizzy drinks

Carbon dioxide is soluble in water

Why is carbon dixoxide, CO₂ harmful to the environment?

It is a greenhouse gas and may contribute to global warming

Describe the test for carbon dioxide gas

Bubble the gas through limewater and see if it goes cloudy

acid + base ->

acid + base -> salt + water

acid + alkali ->

acid + alkali -> salt + water

acid + metal ->

acid + metal -> salt + hydrogen

acid + metal carbonate ->

acid + metal carbonate -> salt + carbon dioxide + water

sulfuric acid + copper oxide ->

sulfuric acid + copper oxide -> copper sulfate + water

hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide ->

hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide -> sodium chloride + water

hydrochloric acid + magnesium ->

hydrochloric acid + magnesium -> magnesium chloride + hydrogen

nitic acid + calcium carbonate ->

nitic acid + calcium carbonate -> calcium nitrate + carbon dioxide + water

Where are the metals in the Periodic Table? Where are the Non-Metals?

Metals on the left of the Periodic Table. Non-Metals on the top-right, plus Hydrogen.

What is an acid?

An acid is a source of hydrogen ions, H⁺

What is an alkali?

An alkali is a source of hydroxide ions, OH⁻

acid + base ->

acid + base -> salt + water

acid + alkali ->

acid + alkali -> salt + water

acid + metal ->

acid + metal -> salt + hydrogen

acid + metal carbonate ->

acid + metal carbonate -> salt + carbon dioxide + water

sulfuric acid + copper oxide ->

sulfuric acid + copper oxide -> copper sulfate + water

hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide ->

hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide -> sodium chloride + water

hydrochloric acid + magnesium ->

hydrochloric acid + magnesium -> magnesium chloride + hydrogen

nitic acid + calcium carbonate ->

nitic acid + calcium carbonate -> calcium nitrate + carbon dioxide + water

Describe the test for carbon dioxide gas

Bubble the gas through limewater and see if it goes cloudy

Explain the term homologous series

A homologous series is a family of compounds with 1) the same general formula 2) similar chemical properties 3) trends in their physical properties

Explain the term hydrocarbon

A molecule containing only hydrogen and carbon

Explain the term saturated

A molecule containing only single bonds

Explain the term unsaturated

A molecule containing a carbon-carbon double bond

Explain the term general formula

A formula to work out the number of each type of atom in a molecule

Explain the term isomerism

Molecules with the same molecular formula but with a different structure

State the names and molecular formulae of the first 5 alkanes

methane (CH₄), ethane (C₂H₆), propane (C₃H₈), butane (C₄H₁₀), pentane (C₠H₁₂)

Write a chemical equation for the complete combustion of propane

C₃H₈ + 5O₂ -> 3CO₂ + 4H₂O

Recall the products of the incomplete combustion of alkanes

Carbon, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and water

What is crude oil?

A mixture of hydrocarbons

Explain how crude oil is separated into fractions

Crude oil is separated by fractional distillation. Crude oil is heated and the oil evaporates. It then goes into the tower. As the vapours rise up the tower the temperature falls. Different sized fractions condense at different heights because they have different boiling points. Smaller molecules condense high up the tower. Larger molecules condense low down in the tower. Then the fractions are collected.

Recall the names of the main fractions obtained from crude oil

Refinery gases, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, fuel oil and bitumen

Recall a use of gasoline

Fuel for cars

Recall a use of kerosene

Fuel for aeroplanes

Recall a use of diesel

Fuel for lorries

Recall a use of fuel oil

Fuel for ships

Recall a use of bitumen

Surfacing roads

Describe the trend in boiling points of the main fractions in crude oil

Boiling point increases as the number of carbon atoms (chain length) increase

Describe the trend in viscosity of the main fractions in crude

Viscosity increases as the number of carbon atoms (chain length) increase

What is meant by the term viscosity?

The viscosity of a fluid describes how easily it flows. Water has a low viscosity, it flows very easily. Crude oil has a higher viscosity than water, it does not flow very easily.

Explain why carbon monoxide is dangerous to humans

It is poisonous because it reduces the capacity of the blood to carry oxygen

Describe how nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide contribute to acid rain

Nitrogen oxides created in hot car engines and sulfur dioxide released when fossil fuels are burned combine with water in the atmosphere to form acidic solutions

Describe the problems caused by acid rain

Acid rain damages plant life and life in lakes. It also corrodes limestone and some metals.

State 5 observations when potassium reacts with water

1) fizzing occurs 2) potassium moves around 3) potassium melts 4) lilac flame is seen 5) potassium disappears 6) potassium floats

State 4 observations when sodium reacts with water

1) fizzing occurs 2) sodium moves around 3) sodium melts 4) sodium disappears 5) sodium floats

Describe the relative reactivities of the elements in Group 1

The reactivity increases as you go down the group, e.g. Li<Na<K<Rb

State the names of the gases present in air and their % by volume

nitrogen = 78%. oxygen = 21%. argon = 0.96%. carbon dioxide = 0.04%

What is meant by the term atom?

An atom is the smallest part of an element

What is meant by the term molecule?

A molecule is made of a fixed number of two or more atoms covalently bonded together

Explain why atoms are neutral

The numbers of electrons and protons are equal

What is meant by the term relative atomic mass, Aáµ£?

The average mass of an atom of an element, relative to 1/12th of the mass of an atom of carbon-12

What is meant by the term isotope?

Atoms of the same element (same number of protons) but with a different number of neutrons

What is meant by the term mass number?

The number of protons plus the number of neutrons in an atom

What is meant by the term atomic number?

The number of protons in an atom

Describe the formation of a covalent bond

The sharing of a pair of electrons between two nuclei

Give the definiton of a covalent bond

Strong attraction between a shared pair of electrons and two nuclei

Explain the term covalent bond

Strong attraction between a shared pair of electrons and two nuclei

Explain why nitrogen gas, N₂, is a gas at room temperature

Nitrogen has a simple molecular structure with weak intermolecular forces that require little energy to overcome

Describe the arrangement, movement and energy of the particles in a solid

Particles are close together and regularly packed. Energy is low. The particles vibrate around a fixed point.

Describe the arrangement and movement of the particles in a liquid

Particles are close together but irregular. The particles are free to move.

Describe the arrangement, movement and energy of the particles in a gas

Particles are far apart and there are no forces between them. Energy is high. The particles move quickly and freely.

Describe the changes in arrangement, movement and energy of particles when a liquid cools to become a solid

Arrangement becomes more regular. Particles vibrates in a fixed position. Particles lose energy

Describe the changes in arrangement, movement and energy of particles when a liquid turns into a solid

The particles form a regular arrangement, they slow down and lose kinetic energy

State and explain how increasing temperature affects the diffusion of a gas

Gas diffuses quicker because particles have more energy.

What is meant by the term element?

An element is a substance made of only one type of atom

What is meant by the term compound?

A compound is a substance that contains two or more elements chemically joined together

What is meant by the term mixture?

Different substances in the same space, but not chemically combined.

Draw 4 diagrams to show the particles in i) element, ii) compound, iii) mixture, iv) element

These diagrams represent the particles in an element (2), a compound and a mixture, but which is which?

What do each of the following state symbols represent: (s), (l), (g), (aq)

(s) - solid. (l) - liquid. (g) - gas. (aq) - aqueous (in solution)

Where are the metals in the Periodic Table? Where are the Non-Metals?

Metals on the left of the Periodic Table. Non-Metals on the top-right, plus Hydrogen.

Are carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide acidic or basic?

Acidic as carbon and sulphur are non-metals

Write the word and chemical equation for the thermal decompostion of calcium carbonate, CaCO₃

calcium carbonate -> calcium oxide + carbon dioxide CaCO₃ -> CaO + CO₂

Describe a test to show whether water is pure

If the sample is pure water it will boil at 100⁰C

Describe the test for hydrogen gas

Use a lit splint to see if the gas pops

Describe the test for oxygen gas

Use a glowing splint and see if it relights

What is meant by the term exothermic?

A reaction in which heat energy is given out (surroundings get hotter)

What is meant by the term endothermic?

A reaction in which heat energy is taken in (surroundings get colder)