Textbook Question
Glucose, a form of sugar, has the formula C6H12O6. Which elements are included in this compound, and how many atoms of each are present?
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Ch.1 Matter and Measurements
McMurry8th EditionFundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological ChemistryISBN: 9780134015187
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Table of contents
- Ch.1 Matter and Measurements27
- Ch.2 Atoms and the Periodic Table20
- Ch.3 Ionic Compounds8
- Ch.4 Molecular Compounds23
- Ch.5 Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions12
- Ch.6 Chemical Reactions: Mole and Mass Relationships28
- Ch.7 Chemical Reactions: Energy, Rate and Equilibrium64
- Ch.8 Gases, Liquids and Solids24
- Ch.9 Solutions52
- Ch.10 Acids and Bases25
- Ch.11 Nuclear Chemistry22
- Ch.12 Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes57
- Ch.13 Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds47
- Ch.14 Some Compounds with Oxygen, Sulfur, or a Halogen50
- Ch.15 Aldehydes and Ketones45
- Ch.16 Amines42
- Ch.17 Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives57
- Ch.18 Amino Acids and Proteins82
- Ch.19 Enzymes and Vitamins63
- Ch.20 Carbohydrates44
- Ch.21 The Generation of Biochemical Energy65
- Ch.22 Carbohydrate Metabolism45
- Ch.23 Lipids42
- Ch.24 Lipid Metabolism33
- Ch.25 Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism24
- Ch.26 Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis45
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Chapter 1, Problem 42
Which of these terms, (i) mixture, (ii) solid, (iii) liquid, (iv) gas, (v) chemical element, (vi) chemical compound, applies to the following substances at room temperature?
a. Gasoline
b. Iodine
c. Water
d. Air
e. Blood
f. Sodium bicarbonate
g. Gaseous ammonia
h. Silicon
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Step 1: Understand the definitions of the terms provided in the problem. A 'mixture' is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded. A 'solid' has a definite shape and volume. A 'liquid' has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container. A 'gas' has neither a definite shape nor volume. A 'chemical element' is a pure substance consisting of only one type of atom. A 'chemical compound' is a substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in fixed proportions.
Step 2: Analyze each substance and determine its classification based on its physical state and composition at room temperature. For example, gasoline is a mixture of hydrocarbons and is a liquid at room temperature, so it would be classified as a 'mixture' and 'liquid.'
Step 3: For iodine, note that it is a chemical element (I₂) and exists as a solid at room temperature. Therefore, it would be classified as a 'solid' and 'chemical element.'
Step 4: For water, recognize that it is a chemical compound (H₂O) and exists as a liquid at room temperature. Therefore, it would be classified as a 'liquid' and 'chemical compound.'
Step 5: Repeat this process for the remaining substances (air, blood, sodium bicarbonate, gaseous ammonia, and silicon), carefully considering their physical states and whether they are mixtures, elements, or compounds. For example, air is a mixture of gases, blood is a mixture of cells and plasma, sodium bicarbonate is a chemical compound, gaseous ammonia is a chemical compound in the gas phase, and silicon is a chemical element in the solid phase.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
States of Matter
The states of matter refer to the distinct forms that different phases of matter take on. At room temperature, substances can exist as solids, liquids, or gases. Understanding these states is crucial for classifying substances like water (liquid) and iodine (solid) based on their physical properties.
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Mixtures vs. Pure Substances
Mixtures consist of two or more substances that are physically combined, while pure substances have a uniform and definite composition. For example, air is a mixture of gases, whereas sodium bicarbonate is a pure chemical compound. This distinction is essential for categorizing the listed substances.
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Chemical Elements and Compounds
Chemical elements are pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances, while chemical compounds are formed when two or more elements chemically bond together. For instance, sodium bicarbonate is a compound made from sodium, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen, whereas silicon is a chemical element. Recognizing these definitions helps in identifying the nature of the substances in the question.
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Textbook Question
Hydrogen peroxide, often used in solutions to cleanse cuts and scrapes, breaks down to yield water and oxygen: Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2(aq) → Hydrogen, H2(g) + Oxygen, O2(g)
b. Which of the substances are chemical compounds, and which are elements?
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Textbook Question
Name two changes of state and describe what causes each to occur.
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Textbook Question
Name and describe the three states of matter.
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Textbook Question
Butane (C4H8) is an easily compressible gas used in cigarette lighters. It has a melting point of and a boiling point of -138.4 °C and a boiling point of -0.5 °C. Would you expect a butane lighter to work in winter when the temperature outdoors is 25 °F? Why or why not?
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Textbook Question
Write the formula for ibuprofen: 13 carbons, 18 hydrogens, and 2 oxygens. What are the common uses of ibuprofen?
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