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Classify each of the following as a pure substance or a mixture. If a mixture, indicate whether it is homogeneous or heterogeneous: (d) sawdust.
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Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement
Brown15th EditionChemistry: The Central ScienceISBN: 9780137542970
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- Ch.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement146
- Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions200
- Ch.3 - Chemical Reactions and Reaction Stoichiometry176
- Ch.4 - Reactions in Aqueous Solution155
- Ch.5 - Thermochemistry126
- Ch.6 - Electronic Structure of Atoms131
- Ch.7 - Periodic Properties of the Elements126
- Ch.8 - Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding123
- Ch.9 - Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories143
- Ch.10 - Gases147
- Ch.11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces91
- Ch.12 - Solids and Modern Materials122
- Ch.13 - Properties of Solutions126
- Ch.14 - Chemical Kinetics174
- Ch.15 - Chemical Equilibrium101
- Ch.16 - Acid-Base Equilibria139
- Ch.17 - Additional Aspects of Aqueous Equilibria146
- Ch.18 - Chemistry of the Environment72
- Ch.19 - Chemical Thermodynamics129
- Ch.20 - Electrochemistry142
- Ch.21 - Nuclear Chemistry101
- Ch.22 - Chemistry of the Nonmetals68
- Ch.23 - Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry66
- Ch.24 - The Chemistry of Life: Organic and Biological Chemistry10
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Brown 15th EditionCh.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and MeasurementProblema 20
Brown 15th EditionCh.1 - Introduction: Matter, Energy, and MeasurementProblema 20Capitolo 1, Problema 20
You are hiking in the mountains and find a shiny gold nugget. It might be the element gold, or it might be “fool’s gold,” which is a nickname for iron pyrite, FeS2. Which of the following physical properties do you think would help determine if the shiny nugget is really gold—appearance, melting point, density, or physical state?
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Identify the physical properties of gold and iron pyrite (FeS_2) that can be used to distinguish between them.
Consider the appearance: Both gold and iron pyrite have a shiny, metallic appearance, so this property alone may not be sufficient to distinguish them.
Consider the melting point: Gold has a melting point of 1064°C, while iron pyrite decomposes at around 743°C. Measuring the melting point could help differentiate them.
Consider the density: Gold has a high density of about 19.32 g/cm^3, whereas iron pyrite has a lower density of about 5.0 g/cm^3. Measuring the density of the nugget could be a reliable method to identify it.
Consider the physical state: Both substances are solid at room temperature, so this property would not help in distinguishing them.
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Physical Properties
Physical properties are characteristics of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing its chemical identity. These include appearance, melting point, density, and physical state. Understanding these properties is crucial for distinguishing between substances, such as gold and iron pyrite, as they exhibit different physical characteristics.
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Physical Properties
Density
Density is defined as mass per unit volume and is a key physical property used to identify substances. Gold has a significantly higher density (approximately 19.32 g/cm³) compared to iron pyrite (about 5.0 g/cm³). By measuring the density of the nugget, one can effectively differentiate between gold and fool's gold.
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Melting Point
The melting point is the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid. Gold has a melting point of 1,064 °C, while iron pyrite melts at a much higher temperature, around 1,177 °C. Knowing the melting points of these substances can help in identifying the nugget, as it can be tested under controlled conditions to observe its behavior when heated.
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