SAT Subject Test Chemistry

PART 2

REVIEW OF MAJOR TOPICS

CHAPTER 7

Liquids, Solids, and Phase Changes

Chapter Summary

The following terms summarize all the concepts and ideas that were introduced in this chapter. You should be able to explain their meaning and how you would use them in chemistry. They appear in boldface type in this chapter to draw your attention to them. The boldface type also makes it easier for you to look them up if you need to. You could also use the search or “Google” action on your computer to get a quick and expanded explanation of these terms, laws, and formulas.

acidic anhydride

endothermic

mole fraction
 

efflorescent

normality

alloy

exothermic

phase equilibrium

boiling point

heat of fusion

polarity

Brownian movement

heat of vaporization

saturated

colligative property

“heavy” water

solute

concentrated

hydrate

solvent

critical pressure

hydrogen bonds

specific gravity

critical temperature

Le Châtelier’s Principle

sublimation

crystal

melting point

surface tension

deliquescent

miscible/immiscible

  

dilute

molality

viscosity

dynamic equilibrium

molarity

  

Internet Resources

Online content that reinforces major concepts discussed in this chapter can be found at the following Internet addresses if they are still available. Some may have been changed or deleted.

The Chemistry of Water

http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/water/index_low.jsp

This is a National Science Foundation site that offers a special report on the chemistry of water. It has beautiful artwork to supplement the topics.

Phase Diagrams

http://www.chemguide.co.uk/physical/phaseeqia/phasediags.html

This website offers clear explanations and interpretations of the types of phase diagrams that a first-year chemistry student should be familiar with.

Why Do Salt and Sugar Dissolve Differently?

http://www.inquiryinaction.org/chemistryreview/solids/

This site graphically answers this question about the dissolving process.