Chemistry 110

Study Guide

Chapters 1 & 2

 

Chapter 1

 

  1. Know the criteria for distinguishing a substance from a mixture, and a homogenous mixture from a heterogeneous mixture. Know that homogeneous mixtures are solutions. Be able to give examples of substances and both kinds of mixtures. Be able to identify a material as one of these three and explain your answer.

 

  1. Know the difference between physical and chemical properties and be able to identify a process as physical or chemical.

 

  1. Substances are either elements or compounds. Know the criteria for distinguishing a compound from an element. Be able to apply the criteria. Know examples of elements and compounds.