Table of contents

1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

1. Matter and Measurements

Classification of Matter

GOB Chemistry

1. Matter and Measurements

Classification of Matter

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Problem 42

Textbook Question

Which of these terms, (i) mixture, (ii) solid, (iii) liquid, (iv) gas, (v) chemical element, (vi) chemical compound, applies to the following substances at room temperature?
a. Gasoline
b. Iodine
c. Water
d. Air
e. Blood
f. Sodium bicarbonate
g. Gaseous ammonia
h. Silicon

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Step 1: Understand the definitions of the terms provided in the problem. A 'mixture' is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded. A 'solid' has a definite shape and volume. A 'liquid' has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container. A 'gas' has neither a definite shape nor volume. A 'chemical element' is a pure substance consisting of only one type of atom. A 'chemical compound' is a substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in fixed proportions.

Step 2: Analyze each substance and determine its classification based on its physical state and composition at room temperature. For example, gasoline is a mixture of hydrocarbons and is a liquid at room temperature, so it would be classified as a 'mixture' and 'liquid.'

Step 3: For iodine, note that it is a chemical element (I₂) and exists as a solid at room temperature. Therefore, it would be classified as a 'solid' and 'chemical element.'

Step 4: For water, recognize that it is a chemical compound (H₂O) and exists as a liquid at room temperature. Therefore, it would be classified as a 'liquid' and 'chemical compound.'

Step 5: Repeat this process for the remaining substances (air, blood, sodium bicarbonate, gaseous ammonia, and silicon), carefully considering their physical states and whether they are mixtures, elements, or compounds. For example, air is a mixture of gases, blood is a mixture of cells and plasma, sodium bicarbonate is a chemical compound, gaseous ammonia is a chemical compound in the gas phase, and silicon is a chemical element in the solid phase.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

States of Matter

The states of matter refer to the distinct forms that different phases of matter take on. At room temperature, substances can exist as solids, liquids, or gases. Understanding these states is crucial for classifying substances like water (liquid) and iodine (solid) based on their physical properties.

Mixtures vs. Pure Substances

Mixtures consist of two or more substances that are physically combined, while pure substances have a uniform and definite composition. For example, air is a mixture of gases, whereas sodium bicarbonate is a pure chemical compound. This distinction is essential for categorizing the listed substances.

Chemical Elements and Compounds

Chemical elements are pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances, while chemical compounds are formed when two or more elements chemically bond together. For instance, sodium bicarbonate is a compound made from sodium, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen, whereas silicon is a chemical element. Recognizing these definitions helps in identifying the nature of the substances in the question.

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