elements chemical Flashcards

(11 cards)

1
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an ancient study or art which attempted to combine science and philosophy to solve worldly problems

A

alchemy

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2
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a homogeneous mixture of elements with metals to form metallic solids

A

alloy

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3
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the simplest unit of an element that still retains the properties of that element

A

atom

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4
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two or more elements joined together such that the elements have lost their individual identity

A

compound

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5
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a primary substance that cannot be divided into separate substances

A

element

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6
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the group of elements that are good conductors of electricity and heat

A

metal

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7
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the group of elements that are poor conductors of electricity and heat

A

nonmetal

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8
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physical properties would tell you about an element’s mass per unit volume ratio

A

density

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9
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How many naturally occurring elements are there?

A

92

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10
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All atoms of the same element have the same number of:

A

protons

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11
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smallest whole unit of matter with the properties of a specific element

A

atom

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