General Chemistry 1 / Chemistry for Engineers

CH4701, CH4001

LECTURE 2

Dr. Teresa Curtin (Room : MSG 015)

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General Chemistry 1 / Chemistry for Engineers
CH4701, CH4001

Dr. Teresa Curtin (Room : MSG 015)

Given the periodic table, calculate for elements, isotopes, ions and/or
compounds: atomic masses, molecular masses, moles, number of
electrons/protons/neutrons, electronic configuration, oxidation state
and molarity (in solution).

Do question 19 Chapter 1 (p44)

in recommended text
 Chemistry Language
matter - anything that has mass and takes up space.

atoms – building bocks of matter. Smallest particle of an

element

element – substance made up of atoms of one kind. Cannot

be decomposed into simpler substances
molecule – A molecule is formed when two or more atoms
join together chemically (bond).

compound – A molecule that is formed when two or more

atoms (of different elements) join together chemically. These
atoms are chemically combined in a fixed proportion.
 Chemistry Language
Pure substances - have a definite chemical composition
and properties. They cannot be separated into simpler
substances by physical means They do not vary from sample to sample. E.g. compound
or element

Mixture - contains 2 or more pure substances, which

can be separated by physical means

A physical change (i.e. changes of state) in a substance

does not change the composition of the substance.
In a chemical change where there is a chemical reaction, a
new substance is formed and energy is either given off or
absorbed (combustion, corrosion….).
 Chemistry Language
Physical change (i.e. changes of state) in a substance does
not change the composition of the substance (melting, freezing,
vaporization, condensation, sublimation). Other examples
crushing a can, melting an ice cube, and breaking a bottle.

In a chemical change where there is a chemical reaction, a

new substance is formed and energy is either given off or
absorbed (combustion, corrosion, cooking)
Combustion

Rusting
Missing notes

The processes,
•freezing of water?
•evaporation of alcohol ?
•rust formation on iron?
 Classification of Matter
Your work
Q 1.1 (p43)
Q 1.11 (p44)
Q 1.13

Answers in
back of the
book
 Differences between mixtures and compounds

Mixture Compound
Components can be Components cannot be
separated by using separated by using
physical techniques physical techniques

Composition is variable Composition is fixed

Properties are related to Properties are unlike

those of its components those of its components
Properties and Changes of Matter

Types of Properties

Water Hydrogen Oxygen

State a Liquid Gas Solid
Boiling point 100°C - 253°C -183°C
Density 1000 g/L 0.084 g/L 1.33 g/L
Flammable No Yes No

a
At room temperate and atmospheric pressure
 Types of Properties

Physical 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.
 Chemical Reaction

In the course of a chemical reaction, the reacting

substances are converted to new substances.
 Types of Properties
Intensive 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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 TO DO BEFORE NEXT LECTURE

Download lecture (Lecture 3) from Sulis

https://sulis.ie

Go over notes from this lecture (2-2.5 hours) and the last
lecture (30 minutes).

Do question 1 and 2 in Lecture 1 worksheet (Sulis)

Learn the elements listed in table in Q1,

Do questions (1,11,13,19 Chapter 1) in Recommended Text

Get/buy/borrow/copy Recommended text

 Some useful websites (videos)

Atoms, Molecules, Elements and Compounds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMhQNqLwj-g

Atoms, Molecules, Elements and Compounds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfXxZwNLvPA

Chemical versus Physical changes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X328AWaJXvI
What have I done this week?

Introduction to the periodic table, chemical (element)

symbols

Recognize difference between

Elements and compounds,
atoms and molecules,
chemical and physical properties,
mixtures and pure substances
homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures
mixtures and compounds