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Question | Answer |
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What are the three subatomic particles called? | Protons, neutrons and electrons |
What are the names of the electron shells in order (inside to outside)? | K, L, M, N |
What are valence electrons? | All of the electrons in the outer shell |
What is the electron valance shell configuration? | 2, 8, 18, 32 |
What are isotopes? | Isotopes are atoms of the same element, but different amounts of neutrons |
What are some signs of when a chemical change has occurred? | Smell of the new substance, permanent colour change, gas is given off, change in temperature indicating energy is produced or absorbed or one metal deposits on another |
What are some signs when a physical change has occurred? | Changes state or shape, breaks into smaller pieces or dissolves |
What is the difference between reactants and products? | Reactants are the original substances present in a chemical reaction whereas products are chemical substances that result from the chemical reaction |
What is the Law of Conservation of Mass? | “Matter can neither be created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction” |
What is an endothermic reaction? | An endothermic reaction is a reaction that absorbs heat, taking it from the surroundings and making them feel colder |
What is an exothermic reaction? | While endothermic reactions absorb energy, exothermic reactions release energy |
What is the difference between an element and a compound? | An element is a pure substance of only one element whereas a compound is two different elements chemically bonded together |
What is a chemical equation? | A chemical equation is a convenient way of showing what happens to different substances in a chemical reaction |
What is the big number called in front of elements in a chemical equation? | Co-efficient |
What is the difference between atomic numbers and mass numbers? | Atomic numbers are the amount of protons in an atom whereas mass numbers are the amount of protons and neutrons in an atom |