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This document contains an extensive collection of final exam questions with complete solutions for CEM 141 (General Chemistry I) at Michigan State University. It covers atomic theory, quantum mechanics, periodic trends, bonding theories, intermolecular forces, thermodynamics concepts, nuclear chemistry, and spectroscopy. The material is highly detailed and ideal for comprehensive exam preparation, concept reinforcement, and understanding both theoretical explanations and problem-solving approaches used in CEM 141 assessments.

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MSU CEM 141 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS| LATEST UPDATE




scientific question
can be answered by doing experiments, making observation, taking
measurements, etc. in a replicable way




Lights acts as what?
Particle and wave.




scientific model
drawing, graph, diagram, equation. represent many chemical entities.




Wavelength

,The distance (m) of waves from peak to peak. Short: x-ray (red), long: infrared
(blue)
Short - higher energy
Long - lower energy




scientific theory
A well tested concept that explains a wide range of observations (explains why).
changes with time. Explains the underlying cause of a range of phenomena




Frequency (V)
The number of wavefronts per second. Highest: x-ray




scientific law
A theory that has been tested by and is consistent with generations of data. a rule
that describes a pattern in nature (explains what)




Velocity of Light
C = 3.00 X 10^8
= wavelength X frequency

,scientific explanation
claim, evidence, reasoning




Amplitude
The intensity, height of peaks of waves. Highest: blue light




size of an atom
0.1 x 10^-9m




Energy of Wave (J)
Increases as frequency increases and as wavelength decreases. Highest: x-ray




Greek philosophers atomic theory
-first atomic theory
-elements: earth, fire, water, air
-constantly in motion
-made of mostly empty space

, Range of Wavelengths
10^-16 - 10^8 = 24. Only a third are visible




Black Body Radiation
When a mass is heated it emits a type of EM radiation, at very high temps the
mass becomes "white hot" because all wavelengths of visible light become equally
intense




molecular structure of a substance determines ___
the observable properties




atom
smallest distinguishable part of an element




Photoelectric Effect
Metals emit electrons when electromagnetic radiation shines on the surface, light
is transfers energy to the electrons at the metal's surface where it's transformed
into KE that gives the electrons enough energy to leave the atom
Depends on frequency not intensity

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