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Science Review 7
Question | Answer |
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Atoms are... | the smallest particle of an element. |
The Nucleus in an atom consists of..... | protons and neutrons at the center of an atom |
An electron shell is.... | a grouping of electrons surrounding the nucleus. |
periods in the Periodic Table are... | each row in the periodic table going horizontal. |
a group/family in the periodic table is... | each column in the periodic table, also showing the # of valence electrons. |
Noble Gases are | un-reactive non-metals in group 18 or (8) of the periodic table with 8 valence electrons. |
Valence Electrons are... | the number of electrons (-) on the outer shell. |
Protons are.... | a positively (+) charged atom inside the nucleus. |
Neutrons are... | a neutral charged atom (no charge) in the nucleus, contributes to mass. |
Electrons are.... | a negatively charged (-) atom, NOT in the nucleus but in the outer shells. |
most the volume in an atom is.... | empty space |
Elements on the periodic tables are are arranged according to..... | an increasing number of protons. |
the universe is... | a collection of galaxies |
a galaxy is.... | a collection of solar systems,gas,dust,ash. |
Red shifts are... | a drag of red; moving away |
Blue shifts are.... | a drag of blue; moving towards. |
Define Spiral Galaxy | a galaxy with arms coming off a central body |
define elliptical galaxy | football shaped galaxy |
Define Irregular Galaxy | no defined shape |
Wavelength is...... | distance from crest to crest or trough to trough |
frequency is.......... | how often wavelengths repeat in 1 second. |
visible light is... | combination of RoyGBiv |
galaxies are composed of... | dust,planets,stars,gases,meteors. |
Infared light is..... | light outside the visible spectrum, heat sensing goggles pick up this wave. |
an appropriate unit of measuring distance between planets.... | astronomical unit. |
an appropriate unit of measuring the distance between stars or galaxies. | light years. |
if a scientist adds a proton to an atom, that atom becomes a..... | new element |
a neutron carries what charge.... | no charge |
a motorcycle traveling at 35 mi/hr SLOWS as it approaches a stop sign, this is an example of... | acceleration |
a bike racer travels 17 mi/hr in a southerly direction. this is an example of... | velocity. speed with direction.. |