Chem Flashcards
(68 cards)
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
True or False: The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in its nucleus.
True
Fill in the blank: The process of a solid turning directly into a gas is called __________.
sublimation
What is the pH value of pure water at 25°C?
7
Which particle has a negative charge?
Electron
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a noble gas? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Argon D) Carbon
C) Argon
What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?
Mass
True or False: Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
True
What is the main gas produced during photosynthesis?
Oxygen
Fill in the blank: The reaction of an acid with a base is called __________.
neutralization
Which law states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction?
Law of Conservation of Mass
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a property of metals? A) Brittle B) Good conductors of heat C) Dull appearance D) Low density
B) Good conductors of heat
What is the process of separating a liquid mixture into its components by heating and cooling called?
Distillation
True or False: An exothermic reaction absorbs heat.
False
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
Fill in the blank: The smallest unit of a chemical compound is called a __________.
molecule
What is the primary component of natural gas?
Methane
Multiple Choice: Which of the following elements is a halogen? A) Sodium B) Chlorine C) Calcium D) Neon
B) Chlorine
What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?
Covalent bond
True or False: Acids turn litmus paper blue.
False
What is the term for the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid?
Melting point
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the central part of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
nucleus
What is the unit of pressure in the SI system?
Pascal
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a physical change? A) Burning wood B) Dissolving sugar in water C) Rusting iron D) Cooking an egg
B) Dissolving sugar in water