Chem Flashcards

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1
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What is the chemical formula for water?

A

H2O

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True or False: The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in its nucleus.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The process of a solid turning directly into a gas is called __________.

A

sublimation

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What is the pH value of pure water at 25°C?

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7

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Which particle has a negative charge?

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Electron

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a noble gas? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Argon D) Carbon

A

C) Argon

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What is the term for the amount of matter in an object?

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Mass

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True or False: Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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True

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9
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What is the main gas produced during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen

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Fill in the blank: The reaction of an acid with a base is called __________.

A

neutralization

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Which law states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction?

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Law of Conservation of Mass

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a property of metals? A) Brittle B) Good conductors of heat C) Dull appearance D) Low density

A

B) Good conductors of heat

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What is the process of separating a liquid mixture into its components by heating and cooling called?

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Distillation

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True or False: An exothermic reaction absorbs heat.

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False

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15
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What is the chemical symbol for gold?

A

Au

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Fill in the blank: The smallest unit of a chemical compound is called a __________.

A

molecule

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What is the primary component of natural gas?

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Methane

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following elements is a halogen? A) Sodium B) Chlorine C) Calcium D) Neon

A

B) Chlorine

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What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

A

Covalent bond

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20
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True or False: Acids turn litmus paper blue.

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False

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What is the term for the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid?

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Melting point

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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the central part of an atom containing protons and neutrons.

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nucleus

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23
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What is the unit of pressure in the SI system?

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Pascal

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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

A

B) Dissolving sugar in water

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What is the main component of the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
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True or False: A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve at a given temperature.
True
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Fill in the blank: The __________ scale measures the hardness of minerals.
Mohs
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What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas called?
Evaporation
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a type of chemical bond? A) Ionic B) Covalent C) Metallic D) Gravitational
D) Gravitational
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What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?
NaCl
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True or False: The boiling point of water decreases with increasing atmospheric pressure.
False
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance.
temperature
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What is the term for a solution that has a pH less than 7?
Acidic solution
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following ions has a +2 charge? A) Na+ B) Ca2+ C) Cl- D) O2-
B) Ca2+
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What is the term for the energy required to start a chemical reaction?
Activation energy
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True or False: All metals are ductile.
False
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Fill in the blank: The __________ theory explains the behavior of gases.
Kinetic Molecular
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What is the primary use of sulfuric acid?
Battery production
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an alkali metal? A) Magnesium B) Potassium C) Iron D) Mercury
B) Potassium
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What is the term for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed?
Catalyst
41
True or False: A base accepts protons in a chemical reaction.
True
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Fill in the blank: The __________ of a solution is the amount of solute dissolved in a given volume of solvent.
concentration
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What is the common name for dihydrogen monoxide?
Water
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of ionic compounds? A) Low melting points B) Conduct electricity in solid form C) High melting points D) Gaseous at room temperature
C) High melting points
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What is the term for the process of a gas turning into a liquid?
Condensation
46
True or False: The periodic table is arranged by increasing atomic mass.
False
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a vertical column in the periodic table.
group
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What is the primary gas released during respiration?
Carbon dioxide
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following compounds is an example of an organic compound? A) H2O B) CO2 C) CH4 D) NaCl
C) CH4
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What is the term for the mass of one mole of a substance?
Molar mass
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True or False: The law of definite proportions states that a chemical compound contains the same elements in the same proportions by mass, regardless of the size or source of the sample.
True
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Fill in the blank: The __________ of a solution is the temperature at which it freezes.
freezing point
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What is the chemical symbol for silver?
Ag
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a non-metal? A) Iron B) Oxygen C) Copper D) Gold
B) Oxygen
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What is the term for the process of separating a mixture based on particle size?
Filtration
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True or False: A saturated solution can hold more solute at a given temperature.
False
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a measure of how much solute can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature.
solubility
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What is the primary component of air?
Nitrogen
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a strong acid? A) Acetic acid B) Hydrochloric acid C) Carbonic acid D) Phosphoric acid
B) Hydrochloric acid
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What is the term for the energy stored in chemical bonds?
Chemical potential energy
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True or False: The atomic mass of an element is the weighted average of the masses of its isotopes.
True
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the amount of space an object occupies.
volume
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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?
CO2
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following elements is a metalloid? A) Aluminum B) Silicon C) Gold D) Iron
B) Silicon
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What is the term for a chemical reaction that releases energy?
Exothermic reaction
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True or False: All alkali metals are found in nature in their elemental form.
False
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the temperature at which a liquid boils.
boiling point
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What is the primary use of hydrochloric acid?
pH regulation and cleaning