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I. Define pure science and technology. Give an example of each.
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pure science: ecperimneting to learn more about the world EX. discovering a new star
technology: the application of science for practical uses EX.cell phones, computers |
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2. What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law'?
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scientific law: a descriptive statement of equation that predicts events & describes nature
scientfic theory: ideals that ecplain related observations & is supported by a large body of scientific evidence
** laws describe how something works; theories ecplain why something happens |
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3. Distinguish between a hypothesis and a theory.
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hypothesis: testable statement/question/educated guess
theory: explanation based on experimentation after you've run many experiments |
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4. Describe the steps in the scientific method.
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series of logical steps to solve problems:
purpose/question
research
hypothesis
experiment
analysis data
draw your conclusion
poster on wall |
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5. Name the SI units for temperature, mass, length, and time |
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temp: kelvin
mass: kilogram
length:meter
time:second |
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6. Convert the following: 1.55 m = ___ cm 0.545 L = ___ mL
35,000 mg = __ hg |
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Convert the following: 454 g = __ kg; 1.997 dg = ___dag |
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convert 325000000m; 0.0000024s |
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3.25x10^8m
2.4x10^negative 6s |
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9. Define element and compound.
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Element: An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into any simpler substances by chemical methods.
compound: A chemical compound is a pure chemical substance consisting of two or more different chemical elements that can be separated into simpler substances by chemical reactions. |
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Name and describe the 4 states of matter.
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solid
liquid
gas
plasma
solid: paricles are close togetger and have only enough energy to vibrate in place. have definate volume
liquid: particles have enough energy to move out of arangment and flow past each other have definite volume, and flow to the shape of their container
gas: particles have enough energy to break free of each other and move in all directions have indefinite shape and volume
plasma: free moving ions and electons |
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II. The kinetic theory states _ |
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the kinetic theory states all matter is matter is made up of small particles in constant motion.
the higher the temp the faster they move, and at the same temp, heavier particles move slower than lighter particles |
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. Define evaporation, condensation, melting, sublimation, and freezing.
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evaporation: Evaporation is the process whereby atoms or molecules in a liquid state (or solid state if the substance sublimes) gain sufficient energy to enter the gaseous state.
condensation:
Condensation is the process by which matter transitions from a gas (or vapor) phase into a liquid phase.
melting: thaw: the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid;
sublimation: Sublimation is the transition of a substance from the solid phase to the gas phase without passing through an intermediate liquid phase
freezing: reezing or solidification is a phase change in which a liquid turns into a solid when its temperature is lowered below its freezing point. The reverse process is melting.
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Give 3 examples of physical properties. |
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color
shape
density
melting point |
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14 When do you use a line graph'? Pie graph? Bar graph?
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line graph: shows changes over time
pie graph: shows parts of a whole
bar graph: used to compare things in different grorps |
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14 Where are the independent and dependent variables plotted on a line graph'?
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independent: x
dependent: y |
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Find the density of a rock with a mass of 119 grams and a volume of 14 cm3.
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density= m/v
119/14
8.5=d |
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Give 3 examples of physical changes and 3 examples of chemical changes.
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physical changes: tearing paper, boiling a liquid, melting ice.
chemical changes: burning, rusting, & all chemical reactions, neutralization of an acid |
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. What particles are located in the nucleus'? What is the charge on the nucleus'?
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protons & neutrons
nucleus has a positvie charge
electron cloud has an negative charge |
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19. Why do atoms have no electric charge'?
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bc the # of negatively charged electrons equal the # of positively charged protons |
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20. What are valence electrons'?
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electrons in the outermost energy level |
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21. Define atomic number. Find the atomic numbers of the elements nitrogen, copper, argon, and uranium.
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atomic # is the # of protons in the nucleus of an atom; idenifies a element;
nitrogen:7
copper:27
argon:18
uranium:92 |
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22. What group names are given to the elements in Groups 1,2, 3-12, 17, I8'?
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group 1: alkaine metal
group 2: alkaine earth metals
3-12: transition metals
17: haolgens
18: noble gasses |
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22. Why are Group 18 elements inert'?
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inert;stable;nontreactive
outer energy is full of valence electrons: 8 |
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Where are the metals, nonmetals, and metalloids found in the periodic table'?
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metals: left of the stair step line
nonmetals: right of the stair step line
metalloid's: elements on the stair step line |
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25. Define chemical bond.
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chemical bond: the attractive force that holds ions or atoms together |
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26. Distinguish between a compound and a mixture |
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mixtures dont have chemical bonds, and are just mixed together.
A compound is 2 or more types of elements that have been chemically bound to form a new substance. A mixture is 2 or more atoms of different types that are mixed together without being chemically bound.
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Describe the attraction between particles in gases, liquids, and solids.
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liquids-farther apart
solid-closest togetger
gas-furthest apart;plasma
solid: paricles are close togetger and have only enough energy to vibrate in place. have definate volume
liquid: particles have enough energy to move out of arangment and flow past each other have definite volume, and flow to the shape of their container
gas: particles have enough energy to break free of each other and move in all directions have indefinite shape and volume
plasma: free moving ions and electons
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28. Why do atoms form compounds'? What makes an atom chemically stable?
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atoms for compounds to become stable, they become stable when there outermost energy level is full of 8 valenece electrons
do this by losing/gaining electrons/stable when 8 |
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29. Define ionic bond, covalent bond, and metallic bond.
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ionic bond:the attractive force between oppositely charged ions, which form when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
covalent bond:a bond formed when atoms share one or more pairs of electrons
metallic bond: a bond formed by the attractive between positively charged metal ions and the electrons around them |
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30. What type(s) of elements are present in covalent bonds'? ionic bonds'? metallic bonds?
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COVALENT: NONMETAL & NONMETAL
IONIC BONDS: METAL & NONMETAL
METALLIC BONDS: TWO METALS |
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Why can metals conduct electricity'?
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BC valence electrons are free move from atom to atom; the flow of atoms is the flow of electricity |
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32. Describe the structures and properties of ionic and covalent compounds.
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33. Which types of compounds use prefixes in their names'?
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what is a balanced chemical equation |
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chemical equations are balanced when there are the same # of each type of atom on both sides of the arrow |
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35. List 3 signs that a chemical reaction is occurring.
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change in order
change in color
production of a solid
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35. State the law of conservation of mass.
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mass can not be created or destroyed |
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Name and show models of the 5 types of chemical reactions. |
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synthesis: A+B -> AB
decomposition: AB -> A+B
single displacement: A+Bx -> Ax+B
double displacement: Ax+By -> Ay+Bx
combustion: CxHy+O2 -> CO2+H2O |
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39. What are coefficients? What are subscripts'?
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coafficients: to the left of a formula and are used to balance equations
Ex. 2HI
subscripts: indicate the # of each atom in a compound
Ex. I2 |
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Name 4 factors that can speed up chemical reactions |
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increasing temp
increasing surface area
increasing concentraion
increasing pressure (with gasses)
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An enzyme, is a molecule wither protein or RNA that acts as a catalyst in biochemical reactions.
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Give 3 examples of chemical properties.
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flammability
ability to rust
reactivity
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Define solution, homogeneous mixture, and heterogeneous mixture. |
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solution: a homogeneous mixture throughout which two or more substances that dissolves in the solvent.
homogeneous: the compounds are evenly distributed, the mixture is same throughout
heterogeneous: substances are not evenly distributed, |
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44. Define heat of fusion |
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energy required to change a solid to a liquid |
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45. Define heat of vaporization |
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energy required to change a liquid into a gas |
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Compare the movement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases. |
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solid: paricles are close togetger and have only enough energy to vibrate in place. have definate volume
liquid: particles have enough energy to move out of arangment and flow past each other have definite volume, and flow to the shape of their container
gas: particles have enough energy to break free of each other and move in all directions have indefinite shape and volume
plasma: free moving ions and electons
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give 2 examples of homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures |
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Hetero: vegetables of a saled, sandwich, beach sand, shirts,
Homo: sugar water, brewed tea or coffee, air |
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Compare and contrast solutions, suspension, and colloids. |
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olutions & colloids have particles that don't settle, whereas particles in a suspension do settle.
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how many electrons are in the outer energy level of elements in groups 1,2,13,14,15,16,17,&18 |
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group 1: 1
2: 2
13: 3
14:4
15: 5
16: 6
17: 7
18: 8 |
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List 3 properties of metals and 3 properties of nonmetals |
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metals: hard, shiny,flexible, conductive
nonmetals: gaseous or brittle, dull solids, non conductive |
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56. How are graphs and tables used by scientists?
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graphs and tables are used by scientists to organize adn present data |
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Model: is a representation of an object or event that can be studied to understand the real object or event |
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58. Define constant and control |
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constant: are the things that are kept the same each time one of the trials in the experiment is repeated. For example, constants could include the amount of water used, the brand of effervescent tablet used, the type of water used, and the fact that the water was not stirred. As many outside factors as possible should be keptconstant in an experiment so that the researcher can be sure that any changes that occur do so because of the independent variable.
control: he control is the standard against which the researcher compares the results from each treatment group (level) in theexperiment. the unchanged and not effected during an experiment
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61. independent: amount of fertilizer
dependent: growth
62.sample 1
63.. Soil type, sunlight, water, plant type, etc.
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What makes the elements in Groups 1 and 2 very reactive? |
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Only need to lose 1 or 2 electrons to become stable |
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65. Give 3 examples of physical changes.
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Tearing paper, melting wax, breaking chalk
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66. If the mass of the reactants in a chemical reaction is a total of 35 grams, what will be the total mass of the products in that reaction?
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What are the charges on protons, neutrons, and electrons? |
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67. P = + N = neutral; E = -
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An atom contains 12 protons and 13 neutrons. Another contains 12 protons and 15 neutrons. They are___.
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70. Name the following compounds: NaNO3, (NH4)2SO4, Al (OH)3.
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70. Sodium nitrate; ammonium sulfate; aluminum hydroxide
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Write formulas for the following compounds: magnesium sulfate, calcium hydroxide, aluminum nitrate |
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71. MgSO4, Ca(OH)2, Al(NO3)3
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what is adjusted to balance an equation |
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what are substances to the right and left of the arrow in a chemical equation called |
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73. left = reactants; right = products
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74. Coefficients are: 1, 1, 1; 1, 5, 3, 4; 1, 6, 3, 2
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what happens in a decomposition reaction |
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76. Compound breaks down into simpler substances.
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in a chemical equation, what are the symbols that mean dissolved in water, solid,liquid, and gas. |
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what happens in a single displacement reaction |
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78. One element replaces a similar element in a compound.
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define endothermic and exothermic |
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. Endothermic – reaction that absorbs energy; exothermic – reaction that releases energy.
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81. An atom contains 4 protons and 6 neutrons. Another contains 5 protons and 5 neutrons. How do they differ? How are they similar?
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Different elements with the same mass number. |
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83. What were Mendeleev's contributions to the periodic table |
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83. Organized elements into periodic table by atomic mass, putting similar elements in groups.
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84. What charge is acquired when the following atoms form ions: AI, Na, N, F, S, and Ca?
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84. Al 3+, Na+, F-, S2-, Ca2+
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86. What charges do the elements in Groups 1, 2, 13, 14, 15 |
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86. +1, +2, +3, +4 or +2, -3, -2, -1
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87. Give 3 examples of chemical changes.
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87. Burning, rusting, neutralizing acid, metal reacting with acid, decomposition, etc.
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88. What happens in a chemical reaction?
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88. Substances are converted into new substances |
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Atoms with same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. |
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. What were Moseley’s contributions to the periodic table?
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Organized periodic table by increasing atomic number as well as properties.
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93. How do you determine how many valence electrons an element has?
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94. Consider sublimation, melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation. Which release energy? Which absorb energy?
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. Release - freezing, condensation; Absorb – melting, sublimation, evaporation |
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95. State Boyle’s law and write the equation that represents it.
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As the pressure of a gas increases, its volume decreases if temperature is constant. P1V1 = P2V2
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97. What instrument is used to measure mass? temperature? volume?
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Mass – balance; temp – thermometer; volume – graduated cylinder, pipet, buret, etc. |
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99. Describe Rutherford’s gold foil experiment.
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Shot alpha particles at gold foil; most went through, a few bounced back or deflected because they hit the nucleus. Rutherford discovered the nucleus |
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100. Which groups on the periodic table will form negative ions?
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101. Which element is found in all organic compounds?
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102. What types of bonds are found in organic compounds?
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103. How are groups and periods arranged on the periodic table?
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103. Groups are vertical columns.
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104. List 3 ways to make a solid solute dissolve more quickly in a solvent.
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104. Stir, heat, crush the solid
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104. List 3 ways to make a solid solute dissolve more quickly in a solvent.
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104. Stir, heat, crush the solid
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105. Give two examples each of polar and nonpolar substances |
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105. Polar – water and alcohol; nonpolar – gasoline and oil
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107. Define polar molecule.
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Molecule with a positive charge on one end and a negative charge on the other end.
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Define saturated solution and unsaturated solution.
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Saturated solution contains all the solute that can dissolve at a given temperature. Unsaturated solution contains less solute than that amount |
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What happens in a neutralization reaction?
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110. acid + base à salt + water
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Name 3 properties of acids and 3 properties of bases |
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111. Acids taste sour, pH below 7, turn blue litmus red, electrolytes; bases taste bitter, feel slippery, pH above 7, turn red litmus blue, electrolytes.
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Define polar molecule and nonpolar molecule.
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Polar molecules have one end that is positive and one end that is negative. Nonpolar molecules have a uniform charge over the entire molecule |
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. Which of the following are polar? water, vinegar, oil, gasoline |
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114. polar – water , vinegar; nonpolar – gasoline, oil
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State Le Chatlier’s Principle. |
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When a change is made to a system in equilibrium, the equilibrium shifts to oppose the change.
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