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Ch.3 Science Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A pure substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by physical or chemical means is a what? | element |
| A substance that contains only one type of particle is a what? | pure substance |
| The amount of an element present does not effect the elements what? | characteristic properties |
| Why does a helium balloon float up when it is released? | Because the helium is less dense than air. |
| Which of these are characteristic property of elements? size; melting point; density; shape; mass ; volume; color ; hardness; flammability ; weight; reactivity with acid | melting point; density; color; hardness ; flammability; reactivity with acid |
| What are two common properties that terriers "dogs" share? | small in size and short hair |
| All elements can be classified as metals, metalloids and what? | non-metals |
| An element that is shiny and that conducts heat an electric current well is a what? | metal |
| An element that conducts heat and electric current poorly and can be a solid, liquid or gas is a what? | Non-metal |
| Elements that have properties of both metals and non-metals are what? | metaloids |
| When two or more elements are joined by chemical bonds to form a new pure substance a what is made? | A compound |
| A compound is different from the what that reacted to form it? | elements |
| How is it possible to eat sodium and chlorine? | When the combine it makes a harmless substance that can dissolve in water without exploding. |
| A poisonous greenish yellowish gas is called what? | Chlorine |
| What is table salt? | sodium choloride |
| What is a soft silvery white metal that reacts violently with water? | sodium |
| What compound helps give carbonated beverages their fizz? | carbonic acid |
| The only way to break down a compound is through a ___________ change? | chemical change |
| Aluminum is produced by breaking down what compound? | Aluminum oxide |
| plants use what compound in photosynthesis to make carbohydrates? | carbon dioxide |
| A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined is a what? | mixture |
| When two or more materials combine chemically they form a what? | A compound |
| How can you tell pizza is a mixture? | You add two or more things but you aren't chemically combining them. |
| Mixtures are separated through what kinds of change? | physical changes |
| Granite can be pink or black depending on the ______ fledspar, mica and quartz? | ratio |
| The process in which particles of substances separate and spread evenly through a mixtures is known as what? | dissolving |
| In a solution the _______ is the substance that is dissolved? | solute |
| In a solution the ______ is the substance in which it is dissolved? | solvant |
| Salt is __________ in water because it dissolves in water. | soluble |
| When two gases or 2 liquids form a solution the substance that is present in the largest amount is the _________. | the solvant |
| A solid solution of metals or non-metals dissolved in metals are __________? | Alloys |
| What can particles in solution not do because they are so small? | they can never settle out and they cannot be removed by filtering. |
| A measure of the amount of solutes dissolved in a solvent is called ____________. | concentration |
| The ability of a solute to dissolve in a solvent at a certain temperature and pressure is called ________. | soluability |
| Solubility of solids in liquids tends to _____________ with an increase in temperature. | increase |
| Solubility of gases in liquids tends to __________ with an increase in temperature. | decrease |
| What are 3 ways to make sugar cubes dissolve faster in water? | mix, heat , crush |
| Why are particles in a snow globe considered a suspension? | Cause after a while the particles will settle out |
| What do gelatin, milk and stick deodorant have in common? | They are all colloids |
| A mixture of 2 or more uniformly dispersed substances is a ________. | a solution |
| A mixture in which particles of a material are more or less evenly dispersed throughout a liquid or gas is a _____________. | a suspension |
| A mixture of particles that are large enough to scatter light but are not heavy enough to settle out are _____________. | colloids |
| Define concentration as it applies to solutions | concentration is the amount of solute dissolved in a solvant |
| What specific word do we use to describe a solution that has less solute dissolved in it compared to another solution? | dilute |
| What specific word do we use to describe a solution that has more solute dissolved in t compared to another solution? | concentrated |
| Is water always the solvent in a solution? | no |