Atoms and Elements Flashcards

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On which part of the periodic table do you find non-metallic elements?

A

Right hand side

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2
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What is the smallest part of an element that can exist?

A

Atom

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3
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Group 7 in the periodic table is also known as

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Halogens

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Group 1 in the periodic table is also known as

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Alkali metals

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5
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Helium, Neon, Argon and Krypton are found in group 0 and they are examples of

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Noble gases

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6
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Define a molecule

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A defined group of non-metal atoms that are chemically bonded

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Define a compound

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Two or more elements chemically bonded in a fixed ratio.

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8
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Define a mixture

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Two or more elements or compounds are present without being chemically bonded together.

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9
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Potassium phosphate contains potassium, phosphorus and what else?

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Oxygen

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10
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Define a lattice

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A regular three-dimensional arrangement of atoms (or ions) in a solid

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11
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How does mass change in a chemical reaction?

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It doesn’t. The total mass of the reactants = total mass of products

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12
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Which particles are found in the nucleus?

A

Protons and neutrons

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13
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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative

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14
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Which two subatomic particles have the same mass?

A

Protons and neutrons

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15
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What is the overall charge of an atom?

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Zero

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16
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What does the atomic number tell us?

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Number of protons. This determines the element.

17
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What does the mass number represent?

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Number of protons + neutrons

18
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What is the charge of a neutron?

A

Zero. No charge

19
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How many electrons can fit on the first electron shell?

A

2

20
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What is the maximum number of electrons that can fit on the second electron shell?

A

8

21
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What can electron shells also represent?

A

Energy levels