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Rocks and buildings
GCSE chemistry C1a
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Chemistry
10th Grade
07/15/2006

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Term
Element
Definition
Substances made of only one type of atom
Term
Atom
Definition
The smallest part of an atom
Term
compounds
Definition
Are made of two or more types of atom joined together chemically
Term
Groups
Definition
Elements are arranged vertically in groups in the periodic table. A group of elements have similar properties
Term
Nucleus
Definition
The central portion of an atom
Term
electrons
Definition
negative particles which orbit the nucleus in an atom
Term
molecule
Definition
Two or more atomes bonded together.
Term
Limestone
Definition
A rock that is made of mainly calcium carbonate.
Term
Glass
Definition
Made from powdered limestone, sand and sodium carbonate (soda)
Term
Cement
Definition
Powdered limestone and powdered clay are heated together
Term
concrete
Definition
Made by a slow chemical reaction when cement powder is mixed with water, sand and crushed rock.
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CaCO3
Definition
The chemical formula for Calcium carbonate
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Quicklime
Definition
Is calcium oxide made from limestone when it is heated strongly.
Term
CaO
Definition
Calcium oxide
Term
Thermal decomposition
Definition
Breaking down a chemical by heating
Term
Lime kiln
Definition
The name of the furnace used to make a lot of quicklime
Term
Does Calcium carbonate decompose on heating to give CO2 ?
Definition
Yes
Term
Does Sodium carbonate decompose on heating ?
Definition
No
Term
Does Potassium carbonate decompose on heating ?
Definition
No
Term
Does Magnesium carbonate decompose on heating ?
Definition
Yes
Term
Does Zinc carbonate decompose to give CO2 on heating ?
Definition
Yes
Term
Does Copper carbonate decompose to give CO2 on heating ?
Definition
Yes
Term
MgCO3
Definition
Magnesium Carbonate
Term
MgO
Definition
Magnesium oxide
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HCl
Definition
Hydrochloric acid
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H2
Definition
Hydrogen
Term
Ca(OH)2
Definition
Calcium hydroxide / slaked lime
Term
atom
Definition
The smallest part of an element
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