Chapter 1 1/22-1/24 So Far Flashcards

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What are Atoms?

A

The fundamental building blocks of matter

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2
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Free Atoms?

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Free atoms bind together in specific geometric arrangements to form molecules.

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3
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How is a molecule form?

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When two or more atoms join together.

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4
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What are the 7 diatomic molecules?

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H2, N2, F2, O2, I2, Cl2, Br2

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5
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What is a compound?

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A compound is a molecule that contains at least two different elements.

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6
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All compounds ___ molecules, but ____ ____ molecules ___ compounds

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Are, not all, are

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7
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What is the scientific method?

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A process for understanding nature by observing nature and its behavior, and by conducting experiments by testing our ideas.

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8
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What is a qualitative observation?

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Noting or describing HOW a process happens.

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9
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What is a quantitative observation?

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Measuring or quantifying something about the process.

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10
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Laws describe how _____ behaves

A

Nature

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11
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What is the atomic theory?

A

Matter is composed of small, tiny, indestructible particles called atoms

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12
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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and Gas

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13
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Solids have a _____ volume and a ______ shape

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Fixed, Fixed

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14
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Liquids have a _____ volume but an __________ shape

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Fixed, indefinite

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15
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Gases have an _______ volume and ________ shape

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Indefinite, indefinite

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16
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What is a pure substance?

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made up of only one component and its composition is invariant

17
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Elements:

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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances

18
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Compound:

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2 or more different elements joined together by a chemical bond.

19
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What are mixtures?

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A substance composed of two or more components in proportions that can vary from one sample to another.

20
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Heterogeneous:

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Made up of multiple substances whose presence can be seen

21
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Homogeneous:

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Made up of multiple substances but appears to be one substance.
Same composition + properties

22
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3 ways to separate mixtures

Decanting-

A

Carefully pouring off water into another container

23
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3 ways to separate mixtures

Distillation-

A

Boiling off the more volatile liquid.

24
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3 ways to separate mixtures

Filtration-

A

Mixture is poured through a filter paper or pourous substance

25
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Extensive Property-

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Depends upon the amount of substance present

26
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Intensive property-

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Does not depend on the amount of substance