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Chem Test 1
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 1
02/03/2010

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Theory
Definition
An explanation of observations (using something you can't see to understand something you can).
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Law
Definition
Summary of observations - mathematical formula.  Does not seek to explain something.
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matter
Definition
solid, liquid, or a gas
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element
Definition
a pure substance that cannot be broken down chemically
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compound
Definition
a pure substance consisting of at least two elements combined chemically.
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heterogeneous mixture, or solution
Definition
a physical combination of elements/compounds unevenly distributed
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homogenous or solution
Definition
a physical combination of elements/compounds evenly distributed ; largest particles are atoms or molecules
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examples of gaseous solutions
Definition
air, dental gas, SCUBA
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examples of liquid solutions
Definition
saltwater, sugar water, gasoline, rubbing alcohol
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examples of solid solutions
Definition
mxtures of metals (alloys) - steel, brass, bronze
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Extraction
Definition
adding a solvent to remove a component from a mixture
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Filtration
Definition
solid sand will not pass through; dry out the sand, and evaporate water from the salt (evaporation)
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Dalton's Atomic Theory
Definition

1.  All matter consists of tiny indivisible particles, called atoms.

2.  Atoms of a given element are identical.

4.  Atoms cannot be created nor destroyed in chemical reactions.

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Who proposed the Plum Pudding Model
Definition
J.J. Thompson
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126C
Definition
Atomic weight is at the top, and the atomic number is at the bottom.
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What are atomic weights based off of?
Definition
# P + # N
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Atomic number is equal to
Definition
the number of protons in its nucleus.
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What are the elements that are abundant on planet earth?
Definition
O, Si, Al, Fe;  Oxygen, Silicon, Aluminum, and Iron.
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What are are the elements that are abundant in the human body?
Definition
O, C, H, N;  Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen
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What is Group 1 of the period table referred to as?
Definition
Alkali metals
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What is Group 2 of the period table referred to as?
Definition
Alkaline Earth Metals
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What is Group 7 of the period table referred to as?
Definition
Halogens
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What is Group 8 of the period table referred to as?
Definition
Rare or Noble gases
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Where are the transition metals located?
Definition
Between group 2 & 3.
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Where are the metals located?
Definition
In the left and middle.
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Where are the nonmetals located?
Definition
On the right.
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Where are the metalloids located?
Definition
in between metals and nonmetals in properties and location on the table. 
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Which elements are the metalloids?
Definition
B, Si, Ge, As, Sb, and Te.  Baron, Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic, Lead, and Tellurium.
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What are the properties of metals?
Definition
  • Shiny
  • good conductors of heat and electricity
  • malleable
  • ductile
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What are the natural states of the elements?
Definition
  • Most elements are solid at room temperature.
  • 2 are liquid.
  • Rest are gases.
  • Some elements occur in physically different forms called Allotropes, because the atoms of the element are bonded in different ways.
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What are the seven elements that exist as diatomic molecules?
Definition

Br, I, N, Ce, H, O, F

Bromine, Iodine, Nitrogen, Cesium, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Fluorine

BrInCeHoF

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What is an Ion?
Definition
a n atom (or group of atoms) with a charge; happens when an atom gains or loses electrons.
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Cation
Definition
an atom loses electrons and becomes positive in charge; metals tend to form cations.
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Anion
Definition
If an atom gains electrons, it becomes negatively charged.  Nonmetals tend to form anions.
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Equation for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius
Definition
F= (C x 1.8) + 32
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Equation for converting Kelvin to Celsius
Definition
K = C + 273
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Mega
Definition
M   106
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Kilo
Definition
k  103
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Deci
Definition
d   10-1
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centi
Definition
c  10-2
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mili
Definition
m  10-3
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Micro
Definition
weird ulike symbol    10-6
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nano
Definition
n   10-9
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