Chemistry Flashcards
(66 cards)
What is the primary organization of the periodic table?
Elements are organized by increasing atomic number.
True or False: The periodic table is arranged by atomic mass.
False
What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?
Groups or families
What are the horizontal rows in the periodic table called?
Periods
Fill in the blank: Elements in the same group have similar ________ properties.
chemical
What is the significance of the atomic number?
It represents the number of protons in an atom.
Which group of the periodic table contains the noble gases?
Group 18
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
Hydrogen
True or False: Metals are typically good conductors of electricity.
True
What separates mixtures?
Physical methods such as filtration, distillation, and chromatography.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a method for separating a mixture of liquids? (A) Filtration (B) Distillation (C) Magnetism
B) Distillation
What is chromatography used for?
To separate components of a mixture based on their movement through a stationary phase.
Fill in the blank: A ________ mixture has a uniform composition throughout.
homogeneous
What is the definition of a heterogeneous mixture?
A mixture that has a non-uniform composition.
True or False: All elements in the periodic table are metals.
False
What do you call elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals?
Metalloids
Which element is known as the ‘king of the elements’ due to its versatility?
Carbon
What technique would you use to separate a solid from a liquid?
Filtration
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a chart that displays all known chemical elements.
periodic table
What type of bond do nonmetals typically form?
Covalent bonds
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a method of separating mixtures? (A) Evaporation (B) Sublimation (C) Synthesis
C) Synthesis
What is the main characteristic of alkali metals?
They are highly reactive and have one electron in their outer shell.
True or False: The periodic table includes synthetic elements.
True
Which element is found in Group 1 and is the lightest metal?
Lithium