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1 explain the scope of chemistry ? 2 explain the atomic theory of matter ? 3 state the laws of chemical combinaton? 4 explain Dalton’s atomic theory? 5 define the terms element, atoms and molecules? 6 state the need of SI units? 7 list base SI units? z explain the relationship between mass and number of particles? z define Avogadro’s constant and state its significance; z calculate the molar mass of different elements and compounds; z define molar volume of gases at STP. z define empirical and molecular formulae; z differentiate between empirical and molecular formulae; z calculate precentage by mass of an element in a compound and also work out empirical formula from the percentage composition; z establish relationship between mole, mass and volume; z calculate the amount of substances consumed or formed in a chemical reaction using a balanced equation and mole concept, and z explain the role of limiting reagent in limiting the amount of the products formed

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1 explain the scope of chemistry ? 2 explain the atomic theory of matter ? 3 state the laws of chemical combinaton? 4 explain Dalton’s atomic theory? 5 define the terms element, atoms and molecules? 6 state the need of SI units? 7 list base SI units? z explain the relationship between mass and number of particles? z define Avogadro’s constant and state its significance; z calculate the molar mass of different elements and compounds; z define molar volume of gases at STP. z define empirical and molecular formulae; z differentiate between empirical and molecular formulae; z calculate precentage by mass of an element in a compound and also work out empirical formula from the percentage composition; z establish relationship between mole, mass and volume; z calculate the amount of substances consumed or formed in a chemical reaction using a balanced equation and mole concept, and z explain the role of limiting reagent in limiting the amount of the products formed

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  1. The scope of chemistry is vast as it involves the study of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter. It includes the study of elements, compounds, and mixtures, and involves understanding the changes they undergo during chemical reactions.

  2. The atomic theory of matter proposes that matter is composed of discrete units called atoms. It suggests that atoms are indivisible and indestructible.

  3. The laws of chemical combination include the law of conservation of mass (matter can neither be created nor destroyed) and the law of constant proportions (a chemical compound always contains the same elements in the same proportions by mass).

  4. Dalton's atomic theory proposes that all matter is composed of atoms, which are indivisible and indestructible particles. Each atom of a given element is identical in size, mass, and chemical properties. Atoms of different elements may combine with each other in simple, whole number ratios to form compound atoms.

  5. An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. Atoms are the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element. Molecules are the smallest particle in a chemical element or compound that has the chemical properties of that element or compound.

  6. SI units are needed for standardization and ease of communication in scientific research and applications.

  7. The seven base SI units are: meter (m) for length, kilogram (kg) for mass, second (s) for time, ampere (A) for electric current, kelvin (K) for thermodynamic temperature, mole (mol) for amount of substance, and candela (cd) for luminous intensity.

  8. The relationship between mass and number of particles is given by Avogadro's number, which states that one mole of any substance contains 6.022 x 10^23 particles (atoms, molecules, ions, etc.).

  9. Avogadro's constant is the number of particles in one mole of a substance, approximately 6.022 x 10^23. It allows us to convert between the atomic scale and the macroscopic scale.

  10. The molar mass of an element or compound is the mass in grams of one mole of that substance. It can be calculated by adding up the atomic masses of all the atoms in the substance.

  11. The molar volume of a gas at standard temperature and pressure (STP) is 22.4 liters.

  12. Empirical formula is the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound. Molecular formula is the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule of the compound.

  13. The empirical formula represents the simplest ratio of elements in a compound, while the molecular formula represents the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule of the compound.

  14. The percentage by mass of an element in a compound can be calculated by dividing the total mass of the element in the compound by the total mass of the compound and multiplying by 100. The empirical formula can be determined from the percentage composition by converting the percentages to grams, determining the number of moles of each element, and then reducing the ratio to the simplest whole number ratio.

  15. The relationship between mole, mass and volume is given by the equation n=m/M, where n is the number of moles, m is the mass, and M is the molar mass. The volume of a gas can be calculated using the equation V=nRT/P, where V is the volume, n is the number of moles, R is the gas constant, T is the temperature, and P is the pressure.

  16. The amount of substances consumed or formed in a chemical reaction can be calculated using the balanced chemical equation and the concept of moles. The balanced equation gives the ratio of moles of reactants and products.

  17. The limiting reagent in a chemical reaction is the reactant that is completely consumed first and determines the maximum amount of product that can be formed.

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