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    Step 1: Learn About Your Test The 125 selected-response questions include concepts, terms, phenomena, methods, applications, data analysis, anc problem solving in Chemisty, and include an understanding of the impact of science and technology on the environment and hurman affairs The topics are typically those covered in introductory college-level chemistry courses, although sone questions of a more advanced nature are included, because secondary school teachers must understand the subject matter from @ more advanced viewpoint than that presented to their students Examines will not need to use calculators in taking this test, The periodic table of the elements is available asa Helo screen, along with a table of information that presents various physical constants and a few conversion factors arnong SI units. Whenever necessary, additional values of physical constants are included with the text of a question Test Specifications ‘Test spectfications describe the knowledge and skills measured by the test, Study topics to help you prepare to answer test questions can be found on age 27. |. Basic Principles of Matter and Energy; Thermodynamic ‘A. Matter and Energy 1. Organization of matter 12 pure substances (elements and compounds) », mixtures thomageneous, heterogeneous, solutions, suspensiens) states of matter (solid quid a9, plasma) 2, Particulate structure of matter 2 atoms, ions, molecules Differences between chemical and physical properties and chemical and physical changes 2 chemical versus physical properties », chemical versus physical changes Intensive versus extensive properties 4, Conservation of energy and the conservation of matter in chemical processes 2, law of conservation of energy », lawof conservation of matter 5, Different forms of eneray ‘a kinetic and potential b. chemical electrical electromagnetic, nuclear, and thermal energy 6 conversions between different forms of ‘energy within chemical systems B. Thermodynamics in Chemistry ‘Temperature, thermal energy, and heat capacity, Including temperature scales, unis of energy, and caleulations involving these concepts 1, temperature and temperature scales , thermal energy and units of energy heat transfer 4, heat capacity and specific heat calorimetry calculations Concepts and calculations involving phase Uvansitions between the various states of matter 2 phase transitions and clagrams The Praxis* Study Companion Step 1: Learn About Your Test heats of vaporization fusion, and sublimation heating curves 3. Kinetic molecular theory and ideal gas laws 2. assumptions of the kinetic molecular theory ideal gases and the ideal gas laws (eg, applications, calculations) tealgas sehavior 4, Energetics of chemical reactions 2. exothermic and endothermic reactions bond eneray; Hess's law 5, How the laws of thermedynamics relate to ‘chemical reactions and phase changes a. laws of thermodynamics 2. spontaneous/reversole processes change in enthalpy entropy, and Giebs ‘energy in chemical/physical processes I. Atomic and Nuclear Structure 1. Current model of atomic steucture 2. description of axornic model (¢, subatomic particles, orbitals, quantum rumbers) '. experimental basis (eg. cathode ray tube, gold fol experiment, spectral ines) Isotopes (mass number, average atomic mass) 2, Electron configuration ofthe elements based on the perioac table 2. Aufoau principle, Hund’ rule, Paull exclusion principle 'b comelation between electron configuration and pericsic table lationship between electron configuration and chemical and physical properties 3, Radioactiviyy a. characteristics of alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma radiation bb radioactive decay processes; hal lfe fission, fusion, and other nuclear reactions ._ balancing nuclear reactions and identifying products of nuclear reactions 4, How the electronic absorption and emission spectra of elements are elated to electron energy levels a, electronic energy transitions in atoms (eg, ground state, excited states, emission/absorption cf energy) b. energy of electronic absorption/emission special lines in various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum relationship berween energy, frequency, and wavelength Ill Nomenclature; Chemical Composition; Bonding and Structure ‘A. Nomenclature and Chemical Composition 1. Systematic names and chemical formulas of simple inorganic compounds a. binary compounds be. acids, bases, and salts hydrates 2. Names of common organic compounds based on their functional groups a. alkanes alkenes, and alkynes bb. alcohols ethers, ketones, akdchydes, anes 3. Mole concept and how it apalies to chemical ‘composition a. Avagadta’s number, molar mass, and mole b. calculation of empirical and molecular formulas © percent composition B. Bonding and Structure 1. Common properties of bonds a. relative bond lengths bb relative bond strengths 2. Bond types a. ionic bonding bb covalent bonding (polar, nonpolar, hybridization) metalic bonding 3, Stuctural formulas and molecular geometry (shape) a. Lewis structures including formal charges b. resonance structures molecular geometry (shape and approximate bond angles) 4, Identify polar and nonpolar molecules a. analysis of bonding in the molecule bb. symmetry of molecular structure The Praxis* Study Companion Step 1: Learn About Your Test 5, Intermelecular interactions 2. hydrogen bonding Landon forces (instantaneous induced dipole-dipole) © dipole-dipole d. dipole-induced dipole 6. How bonding and structure correlate with Physical properties 2. bolling points and melting points solubility 6 equilbrium vapor pressure IV. Chemical Reactions; Periodicity A. Periodicity 1. Bas's ofthe periodic table and general layout a. arranged in groups and periods atomic number and mass © symbols of the elements d_ metals, nonmerals, metalloids , transition elements 2, Periodic tends in physicaland chemical properties ofthe elements a. atomic/ionicradius ®. ionization energy electron affinity d._ electronegatvity physical properties (eg, bolling/mehting points, conductivity) chemical reactivity B. Chemical Reactions and Basic Principles 1, Balancing chemical equations 2. simple chemical equations chemical equations involving oxidation reduction 2, Stoichiomesric calculations 4. simple calculations based on balanced chemical equations invoing moles, rpass, and volume '. limiting reagent calculations and percent yield The Praxis* Study Companion 3. Kentify write, and predict products of simple reaction types a. combustion, neutralization b. decomposition, dehydration . single and double replacement 4d. oxdation-reduction 4, Chemical kineties a. rate laws, rate constants, and reaction order b. activation energy and reaction mechanisms including catalysts factors affecting reaction ate such as concentration, surface area, and temperature Chemical reaction equillium a. equilibrium constants b. Lechitelers princiale 6, Oxidation-reduction reactions and how to determine oxidation states a. oxidation states b. identity oxidation-reduction reactions and hal reactions standard reduction potentials d. electrochemical reactivity series €. electrochemical cells €. Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry Important biachemical compounds a. carbohydrates, including simple sugars be. tipids proteins and amino acids d. DNAand RNA ©. products of photosynthesis and respiration Commen organic compounds (ie, identify functional groups) a. alcohols . ketones and aldehydes alkanes alkenes, and alkynes ethers

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