Revision Workbook Flashcards

1
Q

Definition & example of an atom

A

Basic units of matter that cannot be broken down
&
Defining structure of elements

Example - carbon

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2
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Definition of element

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A substance consisting of Atoms which all contain the same number of protons or the same atomic number - cannot be split up into simpler substances

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3
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Example of element

A

Magnesium

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4
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What is an ion

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An electrically charged atom, (or group of atoms)

Formed by the loss or gain of 1 or more electrons

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5
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Example of ion

A

Sodium - Na+

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6
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Definition and example of matter

A

Everything around us that
Has mass
Occupies space

An apple!

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7
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definition of molecule

A

two or more atoms joined together chemically

not all molecules are compounds

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8
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definition of compound

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a molecule containing at least two different elements

all compounds are molecules

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9
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ex molecule

A

oxygen 02

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10
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ex compound

A

H2O

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11
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definition of hydrophilic molecule

A

‘water loving’ polar molecules

ability to interact with (dissolve in) water

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12
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definition of hydrophobic molecule

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‘water hating’ non-polar molecule

inability to interact with (dissolve in) water

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13
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example of hydrophilic molecule

A

salt

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14
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ex of hydrophobic molecule

A

fatty acids

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15
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which 4 elements are the major constituents of the human body

A

carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
nitrogen - CHON

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16
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subatomic particles in an atom are

A

protons
neutrons
electrons

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17
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what forms the nucleus of an atom

A

protons and neutrons

18
Q

what part of an atom do protons and neutrons form

A

nucleus

19
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periodic table is a list of all the known

A

elements

20
Q

the periodic table is a list of the known elements arranged into periods that show us which elements have similar XXXX and XXXX properties

A

similar reactivity and physical properties

21
Q

what charge do neutrons have

A

no charge

22
Q

what charge do protons have

A

positive

23
Q

what charge do electrons have

A

negative

24
Q

where are electrons situated

A

buzzing around outside of nucleus

25
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electrons move in groups around the nucleus called

A

electron shells

26
Q

a stable element will have an equal number of

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electrons and protons

27
Q

what type of overall charge will a stable element have

A

a neutral charge

28
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the letter in the centre of an element in the periodic table is the

A

symbol

29
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the number in the top left hand corner of an element is the

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atomic number

30
Q

underneath the symbol of the element in periodic table is the

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name

31
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the big number at the bottom of an element in the periodic table is the

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atomic weight/mass

32
Q

symbol for hydrogen

A

H

33
Q

symbol for sulfur

A

S

34
Q

symbol for iron

A

Fe

35
Q

Carbon symbol

A

C

36
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potassium symbol

A

K

37
Q

Nitrogen symbol

A

N

38
Q

sodium symbol

A

Na

39
Q

oxygen symbol

A

O2

40
Q

magnesium symbol

A

Mg