Alfred Ajibola
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Topics in Chemistry
Le Chatelier's Principle: Changes in Concentration and Pressure explained in Dynamic Equilibrium Chemical Equilibrium: Dynamic Equilibrium in Chemistry Static and Dynamic Equilibrium explained with their Differences Chemistry Scheme of Work, SS1, First Term Chemistry Scheme of Work, SS1, Second Term Chemistry Scheme of Work, SS1, Third Term Compounds in Chemistry: Characteristics of Compounds Types of Mixture: Homogenous and Heterogeneous Mixtures Mixtures: Characteristics of Mixtures Physical Properties of Matter explained with Examples Chemical Properties of Matter explained with Examples Differences between Physical and Chemical Change Ionic Theory and Electrolysis Physical and Chemical Properties of Acids States of Matter: Characteristics of Solids Liquid State of Matter: Characteristics of Liquids Gaseous State of Matter: Characteristics of Gases Molar Mass, Worked Examples and Differences with Molecular Mass Elements: Characteristics of Elements Salts and Types of Salt in ChemistryAcademic Questions in Chemistry
Which of the following statement is false concerning hydrocarbons?
A. Hydrocarbons can be aromatic
B. Hydrocarbons are made up of carbon and hydrogen only
C. Alkynes are aliphatic hydrocarbons
D. Alkenes have a carbon-carbon double bond in their structure
E. Benzene ring has a carbon-carbon triple bond in its structure
F. Hydrocarbons are the main constituents of petroleum and natural gas
The ability of carbon to form long chain of itself is called _____.
A. Carbon chain reaction
B. Catenation
C. Carbontion
D. Carbontion
E. Organic chemistry
F. Carbon moleculation
Calculate the relative molecular mass of methane. (Carbon = 12.001, H = 1.00794).
A. 13.00894 amu
B. 11.00206 amu
C. 12.00794 amu
D. 14.001 amu
E. 15.001 amu
F. 16.033 amu
Which of he following is not a fact concerning gold?
A. 24 karat gold is the purest gold element
B. It is the 50th rarest metal amongst all elements found beneath the earth crust
C. It is the most malleable and ductile pure metal ever known
D. It is the only metal with a golden color
E. Gold is non toxic and can be eaten with food
F. It's present inside the earth crust in all seven continents
Which of the following is not an example of a chemical change?
Which of the following is not a fraction of crude oil?
The Separating Funnel is a technique used in the separation of mixtures. Another name for Separating Funnel is the _____ Funnel.
2NH4+(aq) + Ag+(aq) -> 2H4AgN
The equation above represents _____ acid.
A. Svante Arrhenius'
B. Brønsted–Lowry's
C. Gilbert Lewis'
D. Avogadro's
E. Sir Isaac Newton's
F. Albert Einstein's
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The amount or quantity of a compound (or molecule) in chemistry can be measured in a variety of ways. The measured quantities will include:
In this article, we will explore the concepts of molecular mass.
The term molecule refers to the composition and arrangement of atoms expressed in ratios. The atoms forming a molecule can be similar or different. For instance:
Recall that all elements have got their respective atomic masses. For instance, hydrogen (H) has an atomic mass of 1.00794 while that of carbon (C) is 12.011. The atomic mass of all 108 elements can be seen on the periodic table.
Please read on the periodic table here.
The molecular mass of a substance or molecule is usually defined in relation to 12C (Carbon-12). Based on this relationship with carbon-12, it’s preferably called the Relative Molecular Mass (RMM).
The relative molecular mass value is obtained from the sum of the atomic masses of the constituent atoms or elements that make up the molecule. Its unit is the Atomic Mass Unit (amu) or Dalton (Da).
Please read on elements and their characteristics here.
Note: To calculate the relative molecular mass, we will have to take into consideration the atomic masses of each atom present in the molecule.
Calculate the relative molecular mass of methane (CH4). (Carbon=12.001 and H=1.00794).
Molecular Mass of Methane = 16.033 amu
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Calculate the relative molecular mass of water (H2O). (Oxygen=15.9994 and Hydrogen=1.00794).
Molecular Mass of Water = 18.015 Da
Calculate the relative molecular mass of ethanol (C2H5OH). (Carbon=12.001, Oxygen = 15.9994 and Hydrogen = 1.00794).
Molecular Mass of Ethanol = 45.036 amu
Please read on Graham's law of diffusion with some worked examples here.
Note: We used 3 significant digits in all our answers. This is so because the relative molecular mass is always defined and expressed in terms of 12C (Carbon-12) whose atomic mass has 3 significant digits.
The atomic mass of 12C is 12.011
A major challenge encountered when calculating molecular mass is that it becomes difficult or impossible to calculate especially when the relative molecular mass of large molecules, polymers and macromolecules are involved.
Examples of large molecules (with indefinite molecular masses) include carbohydrates, cellulose and complex sugars.
The large molecules (above) have no specific chemical formula throughout their volume.
Note: Relative Molecular Mass prove to be useful only when we calculate substances with small and definite molecular sizes. This had been proven through the modifications of Dalton's atomic theory.
Please read on Dalton's atomic theory and its modifications here.
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Amazing facts in Chemistry
The only letters that failed to appear on the periodic table are letters:
Gold and copper are the only two non-silvery colored metals.
Copper is the only metal that is naturally antibacterial. This is why you would see some children utilize 'copper' water bottles in schools
Water actually freezes faster when it’s warm than when it’s cold
Most element in their pure state exists physically in different forms. For instance, pure carbon can exist as both diamond and graphite. This phenomenon is called allotropy.
If you pour a handful of salt into a full glass of water, the water level will go down rather than overflowing the glass.
Similarly, if you mix half liter of water and half litre of alcohol, the total volume of the liquid will be les than one litre
NOTABLE POINTS IN Chemistry
A major challenge encountered when calculating molecular mass is that it becomes difficult or impossible to calculate especially when the relative molecular mass of large molecules, polymers and macromolecules are involved.
Examples of large molecules (with indefinite molecular masses) include carbohydrates, cellulose and complex sugars.
The large molecules (above) have no specific chemical formula throughout their volume.
Understand that Relative Molecular Mass prove to be useful only when we calculate substances with small and definite molecular sizes. This was proven through the Modifications of Dalton's Atomic Theory.
Please read on Dalton's Atomic Theory and its Modifications here.
Calculate the Relative Molecular Mass of Methane (CH4). (Carbon=12.001 and H=1.00794)
Molecular Mass of Methane = 16.033 amu
Calculate the Relative Molecular Mass of Water (H2O). (Oxygen=15.9994 and Hydrogen=1.00794)
Molecular Mass of Water = 18.015 Da
Below are some facts about gold
It is the only metal that has a gold (golden) color.
Gold is present inside the earth crust in all the seven continents.
Pure gold is soft and very stretchable (It can even be stretched into threads).
The Latin name of Gold is aurum which means 'shining dawn'. For this reason, its chemical symbol is 'Au'.
Gold is a very good conductor of electricity. This is why it’s sometimes used in making USB and audio cables.
Gold is non toxic and can be eaten with food. It is sometimes added to desserts in some expensive restaurants.
The term Gold originated from an ancient English word 'geolu' which means yellow.
24karat gold is the purest gold element.
An acid is a substance that produces Hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water (or when in the form of an aqueous solution).
Svante Arrhenius definition of Acid
An acid is a substance that donates a proton in a chemical reaction.
Brønsted Thomas Martin Lowry definition of Acid
An acid is a substance that accept an electron pair in a chemical reaction.
Gilbert Newton Lewis definition of Acid
Finally, Acids can also be also defined as substances that gives out hydronium ion (H3O+) when dissolved in water.
In summary, all acids will always contain the positive H+ (cation) and an anionic group in their formula. For instance, the acid HCl (Hydrogen Chloride) contains H+ as cation and Cl- as its anion.
Please read the explanations of the above definitions of acid here
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