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Midterm Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the formula for density? | Mass/Volume |
| How many weights does a triple beam balance consist of? | Three |
| What is an atomic number? | The number of protons in an atom |
| What are the elements on the periodic table increasing by? | Atomic number |
| What are all the parts of an atom? | Nucleus, Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons |
| What charge do protons have? | Positive |
| What charge do neutrons have? | Neutral |
| What charge to electrons have? | Negative |
| In the chemical compound K1Si3 how many atoms of Silicon are there? | 3 |
| What is an isotope? | An atom of the same element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons. It has the same atomic number but a different atomic mass. |
| When an atom gains electrons, the ions become __________ | negatively charged |
| When an atom loses electrons, the ion becomes __________ | positively charged |
| How are atoms arranged in solids? | tightly packed |
| How are atoms arranged in liquids? | close together, but still able to move |
| How are atoms arranged in gases? | far apart |
| What is condensation? | when a gas becomes a liquid |
| What is sublimation? | when a sold becomes a gas |
| What is evaporation? | when a liquid becomes a gas |
| What is a melting point? | the point at which an element melts |
| What is a freezing point? | the point at which an element freezes |
| What is a homogeneous mixture? | a mixture that cannot be seen (lemonade) |
| What is a heterogeneous mixture? | a mixture that can be seen (chex mix) |
| When a substance loses heat energy, the temperature __________ | decreases |
| When a substance gain heat energy, the temperature __________ | increases |
| What color does litmus paper turn when making contact with acid? | red |
| What color does litmus paper turn when making contact with bases? | blue |
| Endothermic reactions feel __________ | cold |
| Exothermic reactions feel __________ | hot |
| Bases are __________ than 7 on a pH scale. | higher |
| Acids are __________ than 7 on a pH scale. | lower |
| The neutral number on a pH scale is ____. | 7 |
| Formation of bubbles is result of a __________ ___________. | chemical change |
| Cutting paper is an example of a __________ __________. | physical change |
| Burning wood is an example of a __________ __________. | chemical change |
| The 3 factors that increase reaction rate are: | temperature, surface area, catalyst, and concentration |
| What is located on the left side of a chemical equation? | reactants |
| What is located on the right side of a chemical equation? | products |