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Chemistry note cards for HESI entrance exam

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Matter that has a definite shape and volume   solid  
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Matter that changes in volume with changes in temperature and pressure   gas  
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A ____________ change of matter is when no change is made tot he chemical composition of a substance.   physical  
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Simplest of substances and is represented by a letter or letters   element  
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Law that states matter can neither be created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction   Law of conservation of mass  
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The breaking of bonds and reforming of new bonds to create new chemical compounds with different chemical formulas and different chemical properties   Chemical reaction  
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5 main chemical reactions   synthesis, decomposition, combustion, single replacement, double replacement  
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Chemical reaction in which 2 elements combine to form a product   synthesis  
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Chemical reaction that is the breaking of a compound into component parts   decomposition  
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The chemical reaction that is the reaction of a compound with oxygen   combustion  
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Chemical reaction that consists of an active metal reaction with an ionic compound creating a new compound   single replacement  
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Chemical reaction involving 2 ionic compounds; the reactant yields "switched partners"   double replacement  
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how elements are arranged on the periodic table   by their chemical properties  
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Number that represents the # of protons an element has   atomic number  
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average of the masses of each of its isotopes as they occur in nature   atomic mass  
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Mass number - atomic number = ____________   # of neutrons in an element  
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Columns of the periodic table = ________   groups  
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Rows of the periodic table = ___________   periods  
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Group IA = _____ charge   +1  
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Group IIA = ______ charge   +2  
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Group IIIA = ______ charge   +3  
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Group VA = ______ charge   -3  
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Group VIA = ______ charge   -2  
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Group VIIA = ______ charge   -1  
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Charge of noble gases   0  
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Positively charged ions   protons  
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Negatively charged ions   electrons  
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Neutral ions   neutrons  
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# of proteins in an element = ________   atomic number  
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proteins + neutrons = ______   mass number  
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In ________ reactions, atoms try to reach stable electron configurations.   chemical  
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___________ reactions take place in the nucleus, to obtain stable nuclear configurations.   nuclear  
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Word used to describe the emission of particles from an unstable nucleus.   radioactivity  
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The particles that are emitted during radioactivity   radiation  
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3 types of radiation   alpha, beta, gamma  
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Radiation that is the emission of helium ions   alpha  
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Alpha radiation particles have a charge of ______   +2  
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How can penetration from alpha particles be stopped?   piece of paper  
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Radiation that is a product of the decomposition of a neutron. It is composed of high-speed, high-energy electrons.   beta radiation  
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How can beta radiation particles be stopped?   aluminum foil  
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_______ radiation is high-energy electromagnetic radiation that lacks charge and mass.   gamma  
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What radiation can be stopped by several feet of concrete or several inches of lead?   gamma radiation  
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2 types of chemical bonding   ionic & covalent  
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What bond is an electrostatic attraction between 2 oppositely charged ions? (between metals & nonmetals)   ionic  
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A single ______ bond is formed when 2 atoms share a pair of electrons.   covalent  
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A ________ bond is formed when 2 electron pairs are shared.   double covalent  
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A _______ bond is formed when 3 electron pairs are shared.   triple covalent  
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What is the strongest type of chemical bond? What is it formed by?   covalent bond; non-metals  
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In a covalent bond compound, if the electrons are shared equally, then the bond is ________.   non-polar  
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If electrons are not shared equally in a covalent bond, the bond is _______.   polar  
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_________ is based on the difference in electronegativity values for the elements involved   polarity  
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Hydrogen bonding, dipole interactions and dispersion forces.   intermolecular forces  
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Bond that is the attraction for a hydrogen atom by a highly electronegative element.   hydrogen bond  
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Elements flourine, chlorine, oxygen and nitrogen are generally involved in a ______ bond.   hydrogen  
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Bond that is the strongest of the intermolecular forces   hydrogen  
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The attractions of one dipole for another   dipole interactions  
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A _______ is created when an electron pair in a covalent bond is shared unequally   dipole  
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A dipole attraction is a _________ intermolecular force.   weak  
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The weakest of all intermolecular forces.   dispersion forces  
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Dispersion forces are typically found in ___________ covalent compounds.   Non-polar  
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6.02 x 10^23 is a   mole  
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The mass of one mole of a substance   atomic mass  
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The part of chemistry that deals with the quantities and numeric relationships between compounds in a chemical reaction.   stoichiometry  
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To balance an equation, ______ are placed in front of each component.   coefficient  
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4 ways to increase the reaction rate   increase temperature, increase surface area, increase concentrations and reactants and add a catalyst  
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Increasing the ___________ causes the particles to have greater kinetic energy, allowing them to move faster and have a greater chance   temperature  
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Accelerates a reaction by reducing the activation energy, or the amount of energy needed for a reaction to occur.   catalyst  
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________ reaction involve the transfer of electrons from one element to another   redox  
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The loss of electrons   oxidation  
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The gain of electrons   reduction  
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Sum of oxidation #'s = __________   The charge on polyatomic ions  
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Compounds acting as hydrogen-ion donors   acids  
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Compounds acting a hydrogen-ion acceptors   bases  
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pH value less that 7.0; taste sour/tart; produce h30+ (most of their formulas begin with H)   acids  
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Produce OH-; taste is bitter, feels slippery; conduct electricity; formulas contain OH-, pH value is greater than 7.0   bases  
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What characterizes a chemical reaction as combustion?   adding O2  
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What is the change of potassium in KCl?   +1 because K is found in group IA  
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How many electrons does an oxygen ion have   10 (it has an atomic # of 8 and is in group VIA, which has a -2 charge, which means it has 2 more electrons thant he 8 protons).  
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How many neutrons does an atom of carbon -14 contain?   8 (take the mass #-atomic # = neutrons) 14-6=8  
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What is the strongest type of chemical bond?   covalent bond  
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What is the mass of one mole of CO2?   44g/mol ( C=12.011 + (15.999 x 2) = answer)  
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How many moles are present in 2 moles of O2?   1.204 x 10^24 ( 1 mole - 6.02 x 10^23, 2 mole would be double that)  
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What would be the oxidation state of the sulfur atom in sulfuric acid, H2SO4?   +6  
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