CHEMISTRY 2 Flashcards
(56 cards)
What is the atomic number of carbon?
6
True or False: The pH scale measures acidity and basicity.
True
Fill in the blank: The chemical formula for water is ___
H2O
What is the primary gas produced during photosynthesis?
Oxygen
Which of the following is a noble gas? A) Oxygen B) Argon C) Nitrogen
B) Argon
What is the difference between an element and a compound?
An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.
What is the law of conservation of mass?
Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
True or False: Acids turn blue litmus paper red.
True
What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
Na
Atomic number for Neon?
10
Fill in the blank: The process of a solid turning directly into a gas is called ___.
sublimation
Which part of the atom has a positive charge?
Proton
What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?
Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.
Which of the following is an example of a physical change? A) Burning wood B) Melting ice C) Rusting iron
B) Melting ice
What is the formula for calculating the number of moles?
Moles = Mass (g) / Molar Mass (g/mol)
True or False: All substances are made of matter.
True
What is the periodic table used for?
To organize elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.
What is an isotope?
Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
Fill in the blank: The pH of pure water is ___.
7
True or False: A physical change can be reversed.
True
Which gas is commonly associated with respiration?
Carbon dioxide
What is the main purpose of a chemical equation?
To represent a chemical reaction in terms of reactants and products.
True or False: Electrons have a negative charge.
True
What is a solution?
A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.