Exam 1 Flashcards
(36 cards)
Celsius to kelvin?
C+273
Fahrenheit to Celsius?
C=5/9(f-32)
What is always true when a substance undergoes a physical change?
Its composition remains the same
What is always true when a substance undergoes a chemical change?
A new substance is formed
What is the abbreviation and definition of micro?
Abbreviation: u Definition: 10^-6
What is the abbreviation and definition of Mega?
Abbreviation: M Definition: 10^6
What is the abbreviation and definition for kilo?
Abbreviation: k Definition 10^3
What is the abbreviation and definition for centi?
Abbreviation: c
Definition: 10^-2
What is the abbreviation and definition for milli?
Abbreviation: m
Definition: 10^-3
What is the abbreviation and definition for nano?
Abbreviation: n
Meaning: 10^-9
1 kilojoule is how many joules?
1kj=10^3J
1cm^3 is how many milliliters?
1cm^3=1mL
How many cm are in an inch?
1in=2.54cm
How many inches in a foot?
12in=1 foot
How to tell if an element is ionic?
If it is a metal and non metal together
How to tell if something is polar?
If all the atoms around the central atom are different and there are lone pairs
How to tell if something is non polar?
If all the atoms around the central atom is the same and there are no lone pairs
How to tell if something is covalent/molecular bond/compound?
Two non metals react
Multiplying and dividing sig fig rules
Take the least amount of sig figs for your answer
Adding and subtracting sig fig rule?
Least number of decimal places
What is the density formula
D=M/V
Accurate vs precision
Accurate: how close to true value
Precision: how close each value is to each other
What is the prefix mono?
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What is the prefix Di
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