chapter 1 part 2 Flashcards

1
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branch of chemistry that involves the study of substances and processes occurring in living things

A

biochemistry

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2
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branch of chemistry that deals with substances containing carbon

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organic chemistry

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3
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branch of chemistry using mathematical models and computer models

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theoretical chemistry

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4
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definition of a chemical

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any substance that has a definite composition

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5
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fundamental building block of matter is the

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atom

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6
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an element is made up of one type of

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atom

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7
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extensive properties include

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volume and mass

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8
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intensive properties

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density

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9
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if a mixture is uniform in composition its is considered to be

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homogeneous

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10
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what is the shininess of a metal called

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luster

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11
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carbon is classified as a

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nonmetal

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12
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silicon is a

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metalloid

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13
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common forms of energy

A
kinetic
potential
heat 
electrical 
light
chemical
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14
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branches of chemistry

A
organic
analytical
inorganic
biochemistry
physical
theoretical
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15
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a scientific law is

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a statement based on experiments that are true and no exceptions are known

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16
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two of the fundamental laws of nature

A

Law of Conservation of Matter
and
Law of Conservation of Energy

17
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law of conservation of matter says

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matter can not me created nor destroyed

18
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Law of conservation of energy says

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energy cannot be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. only converted from one form to another

19
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the laws of conservation of matter and energy can be combined to say the amount of matter and energy in the world is fixed.

A

E=mc^2

20
Q

Who made the theory of Relativity

A

Albert Einstein

21
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what does 
e-
m-
c-
stand for
A

e- amount of energy liberated
m-mass of matter transformed into energy
c-speed of light
light is multiplied by 3x10^8 meters per second

22
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an element is a

A

pure substance that cannot be broken down.

made of only one type of atom

23
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a molecule is the

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smallest particle of an element or compound that can have a stable independent existence.

24
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extensive properties are properties that depend on

A

the amount of material examined

25
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Intensive properties are properties that

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do not depend on

26
Q

horizontal rows of elements are called

A

period or series

27
Q

diatomic molecules

A
hydrogen
oxygen
nitrogen
chlorine 
fluorine
bromine 
iodine
28
Q

sucrose is

A

C12H22O11

29
Q

1st group on periodic table is called

A

alkaline metals

30
Q

17th group is called

A

halogens