Review Sheet
The following is a list of topics that you should study for the final exam.
Chapter 1
Rules for significant figures.
Set up & use conversion factors.
Conversion factors for English to metric units and English to English units will be given.
Chapter 2
Distinguish between elements, compounds, heterogeneous mixtures and homogeneous
mixtures.
Physical vs. chemical changes.
Calculate density.
Chapter 3
Dalton’s Atomic Theory.
Components of an atom.
Determine no. of electrons, protons and neutrons in neutral atoms or ions.
Isotopes.
Chapter 4
Groups & classifications of elements on the periodic chart.
Oxidation states (charges) of elements.
Rules for naming compounds.
Rules for writing formulas.
Need to know the elements and symbols on the element list. Do not need to know
polyatomic ions.
Chapter 5
Relationship between shells, subshells, orbitals and electrons.
Chart on p. 145 summarizes this.
Write electron configurations.
Trends in electronegativity & ionization energy.
Chapter 6
Draw Lewis structures.
Determine molecular geometry of compound or ion.
Determine polarity of compound or ion.
Chapter 7
Balance equations.
Determine products of a double replacement reaction.
Solubility rules will be given.
Chapter 13
Assigning oxidation states (charges).
Oxidation vs. reduction.
Balancing redox reactions.
Chapter 8
Calculate molar mass.
Convert between mass, moles, atoms and molecules.
Stoichiometry calculations including limiting reactants and % yield.
Chapter 9
Combined gas law.
