Chemistry Term 1 Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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solid
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- have a fixed shape and volume
- stay in the same place
- cannot be compressed
- vibrate on spot
2
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liquid
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- fixed volume but no fixed shape
- particles can move around eailsy (over each other)
- cannot be compressed
-still are touching
3
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gas
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- have no fixed shape and volume
- can flow
-move quickly in all directions (straight lines only)
an be compressed
4
Q
What is the process called when a Solid turns into a liquid?
A
Melting
5
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What is the process called when a liquid turns in a gas?
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Evaporating
6
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What is the process called when a gas turns into a liquid
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Condensing
7
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What is the process called when a liquid turns into a solid
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Solidifying
8
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element
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a substance that cannot be created or broken down any further
9
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compound
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substance with two or more elements that are chemically boned together
10
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mixture
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a substance with two or more elements that are chemically boned together
11
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how do you more out he rf valve in chromatography
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rf = distance travelled by substance(ink) / distance travelled by solvent(water)
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