1. Chapter 1 Introduction: Matter and Measurement
Chemistry, The Central Science, 11th edition
Theodore L. Brown; H. Eugene LeMay, Jr.; and Bruce E. Bursten
Chapter 1 Introduction: Matter and Measurement
John D. Bookstaver
St. Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO
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2. Chemistry
In this science we study matter and the changes it undergoes.
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3. Scientific Method
The scientific method is simply a systematic approach to solving problems.
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4. Matter We define matter as anything that has mass and takes up space.
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5. Matter Atoms are the building blocks of matter.
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6. Matter Atoms are the building blocks of matter.
Each element is made of the same kind of atom.
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7. Matter Atoms are the building blocks of matter.
Each element is made of the same kind of atom.
A compound is made of two or more different kinds of elements.
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8. States of Matter
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9. Classification of Matter
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10. Classification of Matter
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11. Classification of Matter
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12. Classification of Matter
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13. Classification of Matter
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14. Classification of Matter
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15. Classification of Matter
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16. Classification of Matter
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17. Classification of Matter
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18. Classification of Matter
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19. Pure Substances
Elements – cannot be decomposed into simpler substances. There are over 117 known elements.
Compounds – the elemental composition of a pure compound is always the same. This is the law of constant composition (law of definite proportions) stated by Proust in 1800.
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20. Mixtures Most matter we encounter is in the form of a mixture.
Each substance retains its own properties.
Air, salt water, and dirt are common examples of mixtures.
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21. Types of Mixtures Heterogeneous
Not uniform - has a variable composition
Distinct phases can be seen
Homogeneous
Uniform composition
& is called a solution
Consists of only one phase
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22. Properties and Changes of Matter
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23. Types of Properties Physical Properties… Chemical Properties…
Can be observed without changing a substance into another substance.
Boiling point, density, mass, volume, etc.
Chemical Properties…
Can only be observed when a substance is changed into another substance.
Flammability, corrosiveness, reactivity with acid, etc.
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24. Types of Properties Intensive Properties… Extensive Properties…
Are independent of the amount of the substance that is present.
Density, boiling point, color, etc.
Extensive Properties…
Depend upon the amount of the substance present.
Mass, volume, energy, etc.
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25. Types of Changes Physical Changes Chemical Changes
These are changes in matter that do not change the composition of a substance.
Changes of state, temperature, volume, etc.
Chemical Changes
Chemical changes result in new substances.
Combustion, oxidation, decomposition, etc.
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26. Chemical Reactions
In the course of a chemical reaction, the reacting substances are converted to new substances.
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27. Compounds Compounds can be broken down into more elemental particles.
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28. Separation of Mixtures
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29. Distillation
Distillation uses differences in the boiling points of substances to separate a homogeneous mixture into its components.
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30. Filtration
In filtration solid substances are separated from liquids and solutions.
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31. Chromatography
This technique separates substances on the basis of differences in solubility in a solvent.
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32. Units of Measurement
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33. SI Units Système International d’Unités
A different base unit is used for each quantity.
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34. Metric System
Prefixes convert the base units into units that are appropriate for the item being measured.
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35. Volume
The most commonly used metric units for volume are the liter (L) and the milliliter (mL).
A liter is a cube 1 dm long on each side.
A milliliter is a cube 1 cm long on each side.
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36. Uncertainty in Measurements
Different measuring devices have different uses and different degrees of accuracy.
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37. Temperature
By definition temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample.
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38. Temperature
In scientific measurements, the Celsius and Kelvin scales are most often used.
The Celsius scale is based on the properties of water.
0C is the freezing point of water.
100C is the boiling point of water.
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39. Temperature The Kelvin is the SI unit of temperature.
It is based on the properties of gases.
There are no negative Kelvin temperatures.
K = C
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40. Temperature
The Fahrenheit scale is not used in scientific measurements.
F = 9/5(C) + 32
C = 5/9(F − 32)
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41. Density is a physical property of a substance.m V
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42. Uncertainty in Measurement
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43. Significant Figures
The term significant figures refers to digits that were measured.
When rounding calculated numbers, we pay attention to significant figures so we do not overstate the accuracy of our answers.
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44. Significant Figures: Pacific-Atlantic Rule
If the decimal is present, start on the Pacific side (left) at the first nonzero digit and count it and all the digits to the right of it.
If the decimal is absent, start on the Atlantic side (right) at the first nonzero digit and count it and all the digits to the left of it.
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45. Significant Figures Also remember:
Counted numbers and exact numbers from defined values are always significant!!!
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46. Significant Figures
When addition or subtraction is performed, answers are rounded to the least significant decimal place.
When multiplication or division is performed, answers are rounded to the number of digits that corresponds to the least number of significant figures in any of the numbers used in the calculation.
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47. Accuracy versus Precision
Accuracy refers to the proximity of a measurement to the true value of a quantity.
Precision refers to the proximity of several measurements to each other.
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48. Dimensional Analysis
We use dimensional analysis to convert one quantity to another.
Most commonly dimensional analysis utilizes conversion factors (e.g., 1 in. = 2.54 cm)
1 in.
2.54 cm
2.54 cm
1 in. or
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49. Dimensional Analysis
Use the form of the conversion factor that puts the sought-for unit in the numerator.
Given unit 
 desired unit
desired unit
given unit
Conversion factor
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50. Dimensional Analysis For example, to convert 8.00 m to inches,
convert m to cm
convert cm to in.
100 cm 
1 m 
1 in.
2.54 cm 
315 in.
8.00 m
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