I.
Particle Nature of Matter
Remember:
1. Solids
Particles are tightly packed.
Have definite shape and volume.
Particles only vibrate.
2. Liquids
Particles are close together but can move.
Have definite volume but no definite shape.
Take the shape of their container.
3. Gases
Particles are far apart.
Move freely and rapidly.
No definite shape or volume.
Key Idea
The more thermal energy particles receive, the faster they move.
Less thermal energy means particles move more slowly.
II. Changes of State of Matter
Know these processes:
| Melting | Solid → Liquid
| Freezing | Liquid → Solid
| Evaporation | Liquid → Gas (at the surface)
| Boiling | Liquid → Gas (throughout the liquid)
| Condensation | Gas → Liquid
| Sublimation | Solid → Gas
Important
Heating causes particles to gain kinetic energy.
Cooling causes particles to lose kinetic energy.
III. Solutions
Terms to Remember
Unsaturated Solution- Can still dissolve more solute.
Saturated Solution- Contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute.
Supersaturated Solution- Contains more dissolved solute than normally possible,Unstable and
Crystals may suddenly form.
IV. Factors Affecting Solubility
Remember:
Temperature
Most solids dissolve better in hot water.
Gases dissolve better in cold water.
Nature of Solute and Solvent
"Like dissolves like."
Polar substances dissolve in polar substances.
Nonpolar substances dissolve in nonpolar substances.
Stirring
Speeds up dissolving.
Does NOT increase the amount that can dissolve.
Crushing- Smaller particles dissolve faster
V. Acids and Bases
Acids
Characteristics:
Sour taste
pH below 7
Turn blue litmus paper red
Examples:
Vinegar
Lemon juice
Calamansi juice
Bases
Characteristics:
Bitter taste
Slippery feel
pH above 7
Turn red litmus paper blue
Examples:
Soap
Toothpaste
Baking soda solution
Neutral
pH = 7
Does not change litmus paper
Example:
Pure water
VI. Litmus Paper
Blue Litmus Paper
Turns red in acids.
Stays blue in bases.
Red Litmus Paper
Turns blue in bases.
Stays red in acids.
VII. Neutralization
Neutralization Reaction
Acid + Base → Salt + Water
Example:
Hydrochloric Acid + Sodium Hydroxide → Sodium Chloride + Water
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