Chemistry Flashcards

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What is the primary organization of the periodic table?

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Elements are organized by increasing atomic number.

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True or False: The periodic table is arranged by atomic mass.

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False

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What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?

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Groups or families

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What are the horizontal rows in the periodic table called?

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Periods

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Fill in the blank: Elements in the same group have similar ________ properties.

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chemical

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

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It represents the number of protons in an atom.

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Which group of the periodic table contains the noble gases?

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Group 18

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What is the most abundant element in the universe?

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Hydrogen

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True or False: Metals are typically good conductors of electricity.

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True

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What separates mixtures?

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Physical methods such as filtration, distillation, and chromatography.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a method for separating a mixture of liquids? (A) Filtration (B) Distillation (C) Magnetism

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B) Distillation

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What is chromatography used for?

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To separate components of a mixture based on their movement through a stationary phase.

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Fill in the blank: A ________ mixture has a uniform composition throughout.

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homogeneous

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What is the definition of a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a non-uniform composition.

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True or False: All elements in the periodic table are metals.

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False

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What do you call elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals?

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Metalloids

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Which element is known as the ‘king of the elements’ due to its versatility?

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Carbon

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What technique would you use to separate a solid from a liquid?

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Filtration

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Fill in the blank: The ________ is a chart that displays all known chemical elements.

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periodic table

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What type of bond do nonmetals typically form?

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Covalent bonds

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a method of separating mixtures? (A) Evaporation (B) Sublimation (C) Synthesis

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C) Synthesis

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What is the main characteristic of alkali metals?

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They are highly reactive and have one electron in their outer shell.

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True or False: The periodic table includes synthetic elements.

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True

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24
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Which element is found in Group 1 and is the lightest metal?

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Lithium

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What is the primary use of noble gases?
They are used in lighting and welding.
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Fill in the blank: The process of separating a dissolved solid from a liquid by heating is called ________.
evaporation
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What is the main difference between a compound and a mixture?
A compound is a chemical combination of elements, while a mixture is a physical blend.
28
Multiple choice: Which element is a halogen? (A) Oxygen (B) Chlorine (C) Neon
B) Chlorine
29
What is the role of the atomic mass in the periodic table?
It represents the average mass of an element's isotopes.
30
True or False: Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
True
31
What is the main characteristic of transition metals?
They can form various oxidation states and are often used as catalysts.
32
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a substance made of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded.
compound
33
What is the primary purpose of the periodic table?
To organize elements based on their properties and atomic structure.
34
What is the primary organization of the periodic table?
Elements are organized by increasing atomic number.
35
True or False: The periodic table is arranged by atomic mass.
False
36
What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?
Groups or families
37
What are the horizontal rows in the periodic table called?
Periods
38
Fill in the blank: Elements in the same group have similar ________ properties.
chemical
39
What is the significance of the atomic number?
It represents the number of protons in an atom.
40
Which group of the periodic table contains the noble gases?
Group 18
41
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
Hydrogen
42
True or False: Metals are typically good conductors of electricity.
True
43
What separates mixtures?
Physical methods such as filtration, distillation, and chromatography.
44
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a method for separating a mixture of liquids? (A) Filtration (B) Distillation (C) Magnetism
B) Distillation
45
What is chromatography used for?
To separate components of a mixture based on their movement through a stationary phase.
46
Fill in the blank: A ________ mixture has a uniform composition throughout.
homogeneous
47
What is the definition of a heterogeneous mixture?
A mixture that has a non-uniform composition.
48
True or False: All elements in the periodic table are metals.
False
49
What do you call elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals?
Metalloids
50
Which element is known as the 'king of the elements' due to its versatility?
Carbon
51
What technique would you use to separate a solid from a liquid?
Filtration
52
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a chart that displays all known chemical elements.
periodic table
53
What type of bond do nonmetals typically form?
Covalent bonds
54
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a method of separating mixtures? (A) Evaporation (B) Sublimation (C) Synthesis
C) Synthesis
55
What is the main characteristic of alkali metals?
They are highly reactive and have one electron in their outer shell.
56
True or False: The periodic table includes synthetic elements.
True
57
Which element is found in Group 1 and is the lightest metal?
Lithium
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What is the primary use of noble gases?
They are used in lighting and welding.
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Fill in the blank: The process of separating a dissolved solid from a liquid by heating is called ________.
evaporation
60
What is the main difference between a compound and a mixture?
A compound is a chemical combination of elements, while a mixture is a physical blend.
61
Multiple choice: Which element is a halogen? (A) Oxygen (B) Chlorine (C) Neon
B) Chlorine
62
What is the role of the atomic mass in the periodic table?
It represents the average mass of an element's isotopes.
63
True or False: Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
True
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What is the main characteristic of transition metals?
They can form various oxidation states and are often used as catalysts.
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Fill in the blank: A ________ is a substance made of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded.
compound
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What is the primary purpose of the periodic table?
To organize elements based on their properties and atomic structure.