CHEMISTRY: DIFFERENCES.
Metals and Non Metals
Metals
1. Metals have luster shine
surface.
2. Metals reflect heat and light.
3. Metals conduct heat and electricity 4.
Metals are ductile and can be drawn into wire. Non-Metals
1. Non-Metals have no luster. 2.
Non-Metals usually don't reflect heat and light. 3.
Non-Metals do not conduct heat and electricity. 4.
Non-Metals are non ductile and cannot be drawn into wire. 5.
Non-Metals are non-malleable and can not form sheets.
Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Mixture
Homogeneous Mixture
1. Those mixtures, which have uniform composition
throughout their mass are called homogeneous mixtures.
2. Homogeneous mixture has only one phase through
out its mass.
3. Homogeneous mixture are also known as solution.
4. Examples: Salt and water, Sugar and water.
Heterogeneous Mixture
1. Those mixtures, which do not have uniform composition
through their mass are called Heterogeneous Mixture.
2. Heterogeneous Mixture has more than one phase
through out its mass.
3. Heterogeneous Mixture are not solutions.
4. Examples: Rocks, Soil, Food products.
Molecular and Empirical Formula
Molecular Formula
1. Formula which shows the actual number of atoms
of each element present in a molecule is called Molecular
Formula.
2. Molecular Formula shows the structure of compound.
3. Two or more compounds cannot have same Molecular
Formula.
4. Molecular Formula = n x Empirical Formula.
5. It represents covalent compounds only.
Empirical Formula
1. formula, which shows the relative ratio of atoms
of each element present in a molecule, is called Empirical
Formula.
2. Empirical Formula can not show the structure
of compound.
3. Two or more compounds can have same Empirical
Formula.
4. Empirical Formula = Molecular Formula / n
5. It represent an ionic compound as well as a
covalent compound.
Symbol and Formula
Symbol
1. A symbol is an abbreviation for the chemical
name of an element and represents only one atom of the element.
2. It represents one atom of an element.
3. Symbol is written for elements.
4. Examples: Na, Br, Cl, F etc.
Formula
1. Representation of compound in terms of symbols
is called formula. It represents one atom of an element.
2. It represents atoms of same or different elements
present in one molecule.
3. It represents an ionic compounds as well as
a covalent compound.
4. Examples: H2O, NH3 etc.
Gram and Gram Molecule
Gram
1. The atomic mass of an element expressed
in grams is called gram atomic mass.
2. It is associated with element only.
3. It is the mass of one atomic mole.
4. One gram atom of any substance contains 6.02
x 10(23) atoms. (23 is the power of 10).
Gram Molecule
1. Molecular mass of any element or compound expressed
in grams is called gram molecule.
2. It is associated with element and compound.
3. It is the mass of one molecular mole.
4. One gram molecule of any substance contains
6.02 x 10(23) atoms. (23 is the power of 10).
Atom and Molecule
Atom
1. It is the smallest particle of an element which
can enter into a chemical reaction.
2. It is represented by a symbol of the element.
3. It shows the properties of the element.
4. It retains its identity in a chemical reaction.
Molecule
1. It is the smallest particle of a substance which
can exist and show all the properties of the substance.
2. It is represented by a molecular formula of
the substance.
3. It shows the properties of the substance.
4. It does not retain its identity in a chemical
reaction.
Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
Exothermic Reaction
1. Those chemical reactions in which heat energy
is evolved are called exothermic reactions.
2. In exothermic reactions the enthalpy of products
is lower than the reactants. H is therefore negative for an
exothermic reaction.
3. During endothermic reaction, the system becomes
colder and net potential energy of substance increases.
4. The energy is absorbed during these reactions.
5. The temperature of reaction therefore decreases.
Endothermic Reactions
1. Those chemical reactions in which heat energy
is absorbed are called endothermic reactions.
2. In endothermic reactions the enthalpy of reactants
is lower than the products. H is therefore positive in endothermic
reaction.
3. During endothermic reaction, the system becomes
colder and net potential energy of substance increases.
4. The energy is absorbed during these reactions.
5. The temperature of reaction therefore decreases.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
1. The physical properties of a substance are those
characteristics which serve to distinguish it from other substance
but do not deal with its ability to undergo chemical changes.
2. These are related to the physical state of matter.
3. Examples: Formation of ice from water, formation
of a magnet from ice etc.
Chemical Properties
1. The chemical properties of a substance indicate
the ability of a substance to undergo chemical changes.
2. They are related to the chemical change of a
substance.
3. Examples: burning of paper, rusting of iron.
Electrolyte and Non-Electrolyte
Electrolytes
1. Electrolytes conduct electricity in molten or
in solution form.
2. These form positive and negative ions when dissolved
in water e.g. NaCl form Na+ and Cl- ions when dissolved
in water.
3. Chemical changes occur when electric current
is passed through the electrolyte.
4. Generally these are ionic or polar covalent
compounds.
Non-Electrolytes
1. Non-electrolytes do not conduct electric current in molten or
in solution form.
2. These do not form positive and negative ions
when dissolved in water e.g. Urea, sugar, glucose etc.
2. No chemical change occurs in them on passing
current.
3. Generally these are non polar covalent compounds.
4. Generally these are non polar covalent compounds.
Acid and Base
Acid
1. Those compounds which provide hydrogen ion (H+)
in aqueous solutions are called Acids.
2. An acid is a substance which produces H+ ions
in aqueous solution.
3. Acid is a species (a compound or ion) which
donates or tends to donate a proton (H+).
4. An acid is a species (molecule or ion) which
can accept a pair of electron. An acid is also called an electrophile
(electron loving).
5. They have sour taste.
6. Acid turn blue litmus red methyl orange red.
Base
1. Those compounds, which provides hydroxyl (OH-)
ion in aqueous solution, are called bases.
2. A base is a substance, which gives (OH-) in
aqueous solution.
3. A base is a species, which accepts or tends
to accept a proton.
4. A base is a species (molecule or ion) which
can donate a pair of electrons. A base is also called a nucleophile
(Nucleus loving).
5. Bases have bitter taste.
6. Bases turn red litmus to blue, colorless phenolphthalein
to pink and methyl orange to yellow.
Ionic and Covalent Bond
Ionic Bond
1. Ionic bond is formed by complete transfer of
electrons from one atom to another atom.
2. Ionic bond is always formed between different
atoms. E.g. NaCl, CaCl2.
3. In ionic bond atoms have very large electro-negativity
and ionization energy difference.
4. This bond is usually formed between metals and
non-metals.
5. This bond is very strong.
6. As a result of this bond ionic compounds are
formed.
7. It is always formed between two different atoms.
8. It is formed when difference of electro-negativity
of combining atoms is 1.7 or more.
Covalent Bond
1. Covalent bond is formed by the mutual sharing
of electrons between two atoms.
2. Covalent bond may be formed between similar
or dissimilar atoms e.g. H2, O2, HCl etc.
3. In covalent bond atoms have very small electro-negativity
or ionization energy difference.
4. This bond is usually formed between non-metals
only.
5. This bond is comparatively less strong.
6. As a result of this bond covalent compounds
are formed.
7. It is formed between similar and different types
of atoms.
8. It is formed when difference of electro-negativity
of combining atoms is less than 1.7.
Ionic and Covalent Compounds
Ionic Compounds
1. The ionic compounds are usually solid, hard
and brittle.
2. The ionic compounds are good conductors of electricity
either in fused state or in the form of aqueous solution.
3. Ionic Compounds have high melting points and
boiling points.
4. Ionic compounds have high melting points and
boiling points.
5. Covalent compounds are mostly volatile.
Covalent Compounds
1. Covalent compounds exist in all the three states
i.e. gas, liquid and solid.
2. A pure covalent compound does not conduct electricity.
3. These have usually low melting and boiling points.
4. These are soluble in water.
5. These are insoluble in water but soluble in
organic solvents.
Co-Ordinate Covalent and Covalent Bond
Co-Ordinate Covalent Bond
1. It is a bond in which the shared electron pair
is denoted by one atom only.
2. One atom donates electrons but other has no
contribution.
3. Lewis acids and bases always from this bond.
4. It is represented by ->.
5. It is formed by the donation of an electron
apir by one of the two bonded atoms.
6. It is formed by the completely filled atomic
orbital.
Covalent Bond
1. It is a bond formed by the mutual sharing of
electrons.
2. In the shared electron pair both atoms have
equal contribution.
3. Lewis acids and bases do not form this bond.
4. It is represented by _.
5. It is formed by the mutual sharing of electrons
between atoms.
6. It is formed by the overlap of partially filled
atomic orbital.
Polar and Non-Polar Covalent Bond
Polar Covalent Bond
1. The covalent bond between two atoms having different
electro-negativity is called a polar covalent bond.
2. In a polar bond, the shared electron pair is
not equally attracted by the bonded atoms.
3. Bonded atoms become slightly charged and acquire
partial =ve and -ve charges.
4. It has an ionic character.
5. The bond energy is greater.
Non-Polar Covalent Bond
1. The covalent bond between two atoms having same
electro-negativity is called a non-polar covalent bond.
2. In a non polar bond, the shared electron pair
is equally attracted by the bonded atoms.
3. Bonded atoms remain electrically neutral and
do not acquire partial charges.
4. It has no ionic character.5. The bond energy
is lesser.
Electrolytic and Galvanic or Voltaic Cell
Electrolytic Cell
1. It is a device for converting electrical energy
into chemical energy. It means by passing current through an
electrolyte, chemical reaction takes place.
2. It consists of a vessel containing an electrodes
and a source of direct current (battery).
3. Example: Electrolysis of aqueous solution of
NaCl.
Galvanic or Voltaic Cell
1. It is a device for converting chemical energy
into electrical energy. It means spontaneous redox reaction is
used for the production of electric current. This cell was prepared
by L.Galvani and A.Volts, hence named as
Galvanic or Voltaic Cell.
2. It consists of two half-cells. Each half cell
consists of an electrodes and the solution with which it is in contact.
3. Example: Daniel Cell-Zn/ZnSO4 and Cu/CuSO4 cell.
Solution and Suspension
Solution
1. The size of particles is between 0.1 to 1nm.
2. Particles cannot be seen with low power microscope.
3. It is homogeneous.
4. Particles do not settle down.
5. It is transparent.
6. Components cannot be separated by filtration.
Suspension
1. The size of particles is larger than 1000nm.
2. Particles can be seen by low power microscope.
3. It is heterogeneous.
4. Particles settle down.
5. It is not transparent.
6. Components can be separated by filtration. |