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Back to CH101-Chemistry in the World
Exam 1 | Exam 2 | Exam 3 | Final Exam
Chapter 1 - Measurement
Vocabulary
| units |
significant figures |
rounding off |
heterogeneous |
density |
| accuracy |
precision |
scientific notation |
homogeneous |
measurement |
Calculations:
Chapter 2 - Atomic Theory
Chapter 3 - Atomic Structure
Vocabulary
| atomic structure |
nucleus |
electron |
proton |
neutron |
| atomic number |
mass number |
isotopes |
metals |
non metals |
| electronic configuration |
orbitals (s,p,d,f) |
chemical symbols |
groups & periods |
transition metals |
| alkali metals |
alkali earth metals |
halogens |
noble elements |
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Be able to:
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write symbols of elements and vice versa
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explain structure of atom
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fill electrons in shells of atoms
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identify elements from periodic table.
Chapter 5 - Compounds and Their Bond
Vocabulary
| valence electrons |
anions |
cations |
octet rule |
| ionic bonding |
covalent bond |
electronegativity |
polarity |
| intermolecular forces |
hydrogen bond |
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Be able to:
- write electron dot (Lewis) structures for ionic and covalent compounds
- name compounds: ionic (metals, transition metals, polyatomic ions) , covalent.
- predict shape of molecules
- predict polarity of molecules
Exam 2 (7 March 2003)
Chapter 6 - Chemical Accounting
Vocabulary
| chemical equations |
reactants |
products |
coefficients |
| mole |
avogadro's number |
molar mass |
stoichiometry |
Boyles Law
(pressure and volume) |
Charles Law
(volume and temperature) |
Gay-Lussac's Law
(temperature and pressure) |
Henry's Law
(pressure and solubility) |
Avogadro's Law
(moles and volume) |
Combined Gas Law |
hydrogen bonding |
electrolytes
(strong, weak and non) |
| solvent |
solute |
solution |
concentrated |
| dilute |
mass percent |
volume percent |
molarity |
| suspensions |
colloids |
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Be able to:
- write write basic chemical equations
- balance chemical equations
- explain solutions (dilute, concentrated and saturated)
- write difference between suspensions and colloids
Calculations:
- molar mass (formula weight)
- moles
- number of atoms
- stoichiometric reactions
- Use the Boyles, Charles Law and the combined gas law
- mass percents
- volume percents
- molarity
- dilutions
Chapter 4 - Nuclear Radiation
Vocabulary
| isotopes |
natural radioactivity |
particles radiated - alpha, beta, gamma, proton, neutron, positron |
artificial radioactivity |
| units of radiation measurement |
rem |
half life |
transmutation |
| nuclear fission |
nuclear fusion |
chain reaction |
radiation detection (Geiger counter) |
Be able to:
- write properties of radiated particles
- write radioactive equations
- write about the applications of radioactivity
Equations I will give you on the test
| F = 1.8 (oC) + 32 |
oC= (F-32)/1.8 |
P1V1= P2V2
T1n1 T2n2 |
STP conditions are:
Volume = 22.4 L
Temp = 273 K
Pressure = 1 atm
moles = 1 mole |
PV=nRT
(R= 0.0821 L atm
mol K |
percent = mass (g) or volume (mL)
solutions 100 g or mL of solution
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Molarity (M) = moles/L |
M1V1 (initial) = M2V2 (final) |
Exam 3 (4 April 2003)
Chapter 7 - Acids and Bases
Vocabulary
| acids |
bases (alkalis) |
hydronium ion |
pH |
| strength of acids and bases |
neutralization |
buffers |
titration |
Be able to:
- recognize and name acids and bases
- determine the stronger acid in two or more acids
- write neutralization reaction
- give practical examples of how acids, bases and buffers are used in our lives
Calculations:
Chapter 8 - Oxidation and Reduction
Vocabulary
| Oxidation |
Reduction |
Oxidizing Agent |
Reducing Agent |
| Battery |
Corrosion |
Antioxidant |
Redox Reaction |
Be able to:
- recognize the species getting oxidized and reduced in a reaction
- recognize the oxidizing and reducing agents in a reaction
- write redox reaction
- give practical examples of redox reactions: eg batteries, corrosion etc.
Chapter 9 - Organic Chemistry
Click here for a tutorial on Organic Nomenclature
Vocabulary
| alkanes |
alkenes |
alkynes |
aromatic |
| saturated |
unsaturated |
cyclo alkanes |
alkylhalides |
| alcohols |
hydrogen bonding |
ethers |
aldehydes |
| ketones |
geometric isomers |
cis and trans |
hydrogenation |
| carboxylic acids |
carboxylic esters |
amines |
amides |
| structural formula |
condensed formula |
combustion |
isomers (structural) |
Be able to:
- differentiate between organic and inorganic substances
- write structural formulae
- name compounds and write compounds from names
- identify functional groups in a given compound
- compare physical properties of the above organic compounds
- give practical applications of the above organic compounds
Reactions:
Final Exam (4 April 2003)
All the above chapters and the ones below.
Chapter 10 Polymers
Vocabulary
| Monomer |
Polymers |
Natural polymers |
Synthetic Polymers |
| Addition Polymers |
Condensation Polymers |
Crystalline Polymers |
Amorphous Polymers |
Be able to:
- write the polymer from a monomer and vice versa
- recognize types of polymers: synthetic, natural etc.
- give applications of polymers with specific examples
- discuss advantages and disadvantages of polymers
- describe what happens to polymers after they are discarded
Chapter 17 Household Chemicals
Vocabulary
| soap |
micelles |
hydrophilic |
hydrophobic |
| water softeners |
synthetic detergents |
optical brighteners |
cationic detergent |
| anionic detergent |
nonionic detergent |
bleaches |
waxes |
| creams |
lotion |
skin protection factor (SPF) |
deodorant |
| antiperspirant |
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Be able to:
- explain the cleaning process of soaps
- recognize different types of cleaning agents
- advantages and drawbacks of the different soaps and cleaning agents
- explain the basic components of cleaning agents eg dishwashing soaps, all purpose (ammonia, baking soda) and special cleaners (toilet bowl cleaner, glass cleaner, drain cleaner, scouring powder)
- identify chemicals typically found in homes
- explain cosmetics: what are the important characteristics, formulation considerations, different types of cosmetics
- explain the toothpaste action and the ingredients in it
- hair chemistry: important characteristics of shampoo, know basics of hair dyeing
Chapter 11, 12 and 13- Earth, Air and Water
Be able to:
- the solid waste: what is it and how it is dealt with
- discuss recycling: pros and cons
- describe air pollution: smog, greenhouse gases, some other pollutants (CO, NO, VOC), ozone layer destruction, acid rain.
- water: properties of water, water pollution (types, causes and solutions)
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