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Unit One 2 Language of Chemistry First Class
Unit One 2 Language of Chemistry First Class
1. Define matter.
Ans- Any substance in the universe which occupies space, has
weight and goes in the transformation of both the mass and the
energy is called matter. For example, soil, air and water are
matter. Matter can be classified into-
1. Physical classification (solid, liquid and gas)
2. Chemical classification (pure and impure substance)
2. Differentiate between pure and impure substance.
Ans- The differences between pure and impure substances are
tabulated as follows:
Pure substance(elements &comp) Impure substance(homo &heter)
matter which composed of only one Matter which is composed of two
kind of the constituent and cannot or more than two constituents in
be further splited into simpler units any ratio is called the impure
is called the pure substance. substance.
It can either be homogenous or
It is perfectly homogenous.
heterogeneous.
For example- elements,
For example- mixtures, alloys, etc.
compounds, etc.
3. What are elements? How are they classified in major
classes?
Ans- The smallest form i.e. the basic constituents of the matter
which cannot be splited into any further simpler part by physical or
chemical process is called element. Elements are classifies as
three major classes and they are:
i. Metals- The lustrous electropositive elements with the
properties of producing positive ions and capacity to conduct heat
and electricity are metals. For example, sodium, iron, etc.
ii. Non- metals- Those elements which are electronegative and
bad conductor of both heat and electricity except graphite and
occur in all states are non-metals. For example, chlorine,
hydrogen, etc.
iii. Metalloids- Those elements which are the intermediates of
metals and non-metals and behave semi-conductors are
metalloids. For example, boron, silicon, etc.
Atomic theory has been revised over the years to incorporate the
existence of atomic isotopes and the interconversion of mass and
energy. In addition, the discovery of subatomic particles has
shown that atoms can be divided into smaller parts. However,
Dalton’s importance in the development of modern atomic theory
has been recognized by the designation of the atomic mass unit
as a Dalton.