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PORTAGE LEARNING CHEM 103 MODULE 1 – Complete Study Guide | Lecture Notes, Practice Questions, Detailed Solutions & Exam Review (2026 Edition)

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The PORTAGE LEARNING CHEM 103 Module 1 Complete Study Guide (2026 Edition) is a comprehensive review resource covering the foundational concepts introduced in Module 1 of General Chemistry I with Lab. It includes organized lecture notes, topic summaries, worked examples, practice questions, and detailed solutions to help students strengthen their understanding of measurement, matter, atomic theory, atomic structure, and dimensional analysis. These topics align with the Module 1 learning outcomes described in the current CHEM 103 course syllabus. The guide is designed for quiz preparation, module exams, homework review, and independent study while reinforcing essential chemistry concepts and problem-solving skills. It is an excellent resource for students seeking a structured and effective approach to mastering CHEM 103 Module 1 and preparing for future modules.

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PORTAGE LEARNING CHEM 103
MODULE 1 COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
LECTURE NOTES PRACTICE
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS and EXAM
REVIEW 2026 EDITION



round the result to the same number of digits as the number with the least
number of significant figures


dimensional analysis - CORRECT ANSWER-requires that we multiply
both numbers and units


units "cancel out"


conversion factor - CORRECT ANSWER-a ratio of equivalent
measurements used to convert a quantity from one unit to another


When set up correctly, the original unit is cancelled out, and the result will
contain the sought (converted) unit


converson factors and significant figures - CORRECT ANSWER-treat
conversion factors as exact numbers, they don't influence significant figures

, temperature is the... - CORRECT ANSWER-hotness or coldness of a
substance


reference values for temperature - CORRECT ANSWER-freezing point
and boiling point of water at a specified atmospheric pressure


Celcius scale (°C) - CORRECT ANSWER-freezing point of water: 0°C
boiling point of water: 100°C


Fahrenheit scale (°F) - CORRECT ANSWER-freezing point of water:
32°F
boiling point of water: 212°F


kelvin scale (K) - CORRECT ANSWER-freezing point of water: 273.15K
boiling point of water: 373.15K


3 states of matter - CORRECT ANSWER-- solid - fixed shape and
volume
- liquid - takes the shape of the container, has a fixed volume, forms a
horizontal surface
- gas - takes shape and volume of container


Matter (definition) - CORRECT ANSWER-anything that occupies space
and has mass


Mass (definition) - CORRECT ANSWER-A measure of the amount of
matter in an object

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