Basic Concepts in Chemistry and Properties of Matter

Key Definitions in Chemistry

  1. Definitions:

    • Chemistry – A science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and the changes they undergo.

    • Matter – Anything that takes up space and can be weighed (i.e., has volume and mass).

    • Volume – The amount of space occupied by a sample of matter.

    • Pure Substance – A single kind of matter that cannot be separated into other kinds of matter by any physical means. It always has a definite and constant composition.

      Examples: Gold, copper, oxygen,

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Temporary and Permanent Hair Transformations

Different Types of Hair Transformations

Temporary Changes: A natural change in hair form, from curly to straight or vice-versa, that is short-lived.

Lifelong Changes: Transforms hair to smooth, curly, or straight, and is long-lasting until the hair is cut.

Duration of Temporary Changes

  • Type of Hair
  • Environmental Conditions
  • Cosmetics Used
  • Method and Skill of the Barber
  • Use of Accessories

Factors in Temporary Changes

Humidity, heat, and stretching.

Scientific Basis for Temporary Changes

The position of alpha-

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Radioactivity and Nuclear Processes

Key Terms in Radioactivity

  • Alpha Particle: A helium nucleus emitted by some radioactive substances.
  • Band of Stability: A band containing nonradioactive nuclides in a plot of the number of neutrons versus the atomic number.
  • Beta Particle: A fast-moving electron emitted by the radioactive decay of substances.
  • Carbon Dating: The determination of the age or date of organic matter from the relative proportions of the carbon isotopes it contains.
  • Chain Reaction: A process in which the products themselves promote
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Cellular Components: Bioelements, Organic & Inorganic

Protoplasmic Components: When a substance has a single type of atom, that substance is an element. Substances are made up of different atom unions, i.e., they are mostly chemical compounds. Almost fifty elements have been found in protoplasm. Among the elements that are part of the living world, there is an almost complete dominance of a few, known as bioelements. Elements in very small amounts that are essential for living things are called trace elements. Bioelements are more suitable for life

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Understanding Chemical Equilibrium: Factors and Principles

Chemical Equilibrium: Definition

Chemical Equilibrium: The condition where the forward and reverse reaction rates are equal.

Homogeneous Equilibrium

Homogeneous equilibrium: A state in which reactants and products are in the same phase and physical state.

Law of Mass Action

Law of mass action: This law states that the equilibrium constant is the ratio of the product of the concentrations of the products raised to their respective stoichiometric coefficients, divided by the product of the concentrations

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Understanding Sulfate: Impacts on Water & Health

Sulfate: Understanding Its Presence and Effects

The sulfate ion (SO42-) is one of the major anions found in natural waters. Most sulfates are soluble in water, except for lead sulfate, barium sulfate, and strontium sulfate. Sulfate has various commercial applications, including in metallurgical industries as a reagent, and in the manufacturing of products like copper sulfate, which is used as a fungicide and algaecide. Sulfate also occurs naturally in soil, sediments, and rocks. Sulfates are discharged

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