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Elements Everywhere Chemistry
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8th Grade
11/05/2010

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Matter
Definition
is anything that has mass and occupies space. Matter can exist as a solid, liquid, gas or plasma.
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Mass
Definition
is the amount of matter in an object.
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Volume
Definition
is the amount space a substance occupies.
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Element
Definition
are substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances. Two or more elements can combine to form a compound.
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Atoms
Definition
are composed of protons (+), neutrons (O), and electrons (-).
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Protons
Definition
make up the nucleus of an atom. They are both 1 Angstrom each in size. Protons are positively charged.
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Neutrons
Definition
make up the nucleus of an atom. They are both 1 Angstrom each in size. Neutrons are neutral.
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Electrons
Definition
orbit the nucleus of an atom. They are 0 Angstrom in size and are negatively charged
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Chemical Formula
Definition
is a shorthand way of describing a chemical compound. Ex. (hydrogen peroxide) H202
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Coeffecient
Definition
is the large number 3 in front of H. Ex. 3H2
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Chemical Change
Definition
new substances are formed.
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Reactants
Definition
are always on the left side of the equation
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Products
Definition
are on the right side of the equation.
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Chemical Reaction
Definition
There are four types of reactions. Synthesis, Decomposition reactions and Single and Double Replacements
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Synthesis Reaction
Definition
occur when elements combine with other elements or compounds to form one substance. Ex. H2 + O2 à H2O2
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Decomposition Reaction
Definition
occur when a compound breaks down into two or more substances.
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Single Replacement
Definition
(displacement) reactions occur when a compound loses an element to another element which forms a compound. Ex. Zn + HCl à ZnCl2 + H2
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Double Replacement
Definition
(displacement) reactions occur when two compounds exchange “partners”.

Ex. 2Zn + 2HCl à 2(ZnCl2 + H2)
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Exothermic Reaction
Definition
release energy in the form of heat.
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Endothermic Reaction
Definition
absorb energy and feel cold as a result.
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Mixtures
Definition
do not form new substances.
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Solutions
Definition
are mixtures that consist of a solute (is being dissolved) and solvent (causes a substance to dissolve).
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Destiny
Definition
=Mass/volume. Floating and sinking depend on differences in density.
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Law of Conversation of Matter
Definition
Matter can neither be created nor destroyed.
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Energy
Definition
can either be absorbed or released during a chemical change.
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Enzymes
Definition
are mostly proteins that speed up the rate of a chemical reaction without adding to the chemical reaction.
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Inhibitors
Definition
slow down the rate of a chemical reaction.
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Solubility
Definition
refers to the extent a solute will dissolve in a solvent.
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Periodic Table
Definition
organizes all the known elements by their properties
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Groups(Families)
Definition
Each vertical column is a....
They have similar characteristics.
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Halogens
Definition
are highly reactive nonmetals found in family 17.
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Noble Gases
Definition
are stable nonmetals found in family 18.
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Atomic Number
Definition
is the number of protons.
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Atomic Mass
Definition
is the combined mass of the protons and neutrons & protons.
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Isotopes
Definition
are atoms with different numbers of neutrons. They’re “bigger” forms of an atom (sometimes radioactive).
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Valence Electrons
Definition
are located on the outer most energy level or shell. They form the chemical bonds between atoms.
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Molecules
Definition
forms when an atom shares electrons. Diatomic molecules contain only two atoms; they’re found this way in nature—O2, H2, N2, all halogens.
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Ions
Definition
are charged atoms.
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Acids
Definition
increases the concentration of H3O+ ions in water
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Bases
Definition
increases the concentration of OH-ions in water.
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Indicators
Definition
change in the presence of acids or bases
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PH Scale
Definition
Acids and bases are rated on a...
This scale ranges from 0-14, acidicàbasic
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