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If an atom has 12 protons, how many electrons does it have ?

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  1. Atoms have the same amount of protons and electrons
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Name the three parts of an atom

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Proton
Neutron
Electron

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What is the symbol of Iron ?

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Fe

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What do atoms in the same column share ?

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They share properties

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What does the centre section of the periodic table contain ?

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Transition metals

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What is the electron structure of sulphur if it contains 16 electrons ?

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2,8,6

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Why are noble gases unreactive ?

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They have full outer shells

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What is ionic bonding ?

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When electrons are given and taken away to form ions. Reactions take place between metals and non-metals.

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What is covalent bonding ?

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When electrons are shared between non-metals.

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9
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2Mg + O2 -> ?

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2MgO

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10
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What is limestone primarily made of ?

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CaCO3

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When CaCO3 is thermally decomposed, what is made ?

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Calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO2)

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Calcium carbonate + sulphuric acid = ?

CaCO3 + H2SO4 = ?

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Calcium sulphate (CaSO4) + carbon dioxide + water

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Calcium oxide (CaO) + water = ?

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Calcium Hydroxide or Ca(OH)2

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What do you get if you add carbon dioxide to calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) ?

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Back to the start ! Calcium carbonate

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15
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Disadvantages of quarries ?

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Sound pollution / eyesore / destroys habitats / atmospheric pollution / pollution

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What are the advantages of limestone ?

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Build houses / neutralize acids / provides jobs

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17
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What Is an ore ?

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A rock which contains enough metal to be economically worthwhile to extract

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18
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What is reduction ?

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When an ore’s oxygen Is removed by forming CO2

19
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Where on the reactivity scale do you have to be for reduction to take place ?

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Below carbon

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Where on the reactivity scale do you have to be for electrolysis to take place ?

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Above carbon

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What is electrolysis ?

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The breaking down of a substance using electricity.

22
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Describe the process of electrolysis

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  1. The anode is a metal ore, for example a copper ore. The their electrons are pulled off forming ions and turn to a solution
  2. When they get near the cathode they gain electrons and turn back into copper atoms
  3. The impurities are dropped off as sludge
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What is displacement ?

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When a more reactive metal replaces the less reactive metal, therefore taking away the impurities

24
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What is bio leaching ?

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Using bacteria to separate copper from copper sulphide.

25
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What is phytomining ?

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Growing plants in soil that contain copper

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Why is recycling metals important ?

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Mining uses energy which uses fossil fuels / fossil fuels are finite / saves money / metal is a finite resource / less landfill

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Properties of metals include …….

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  • Strong
  • Good conductors of heat and electricity
  • Can be bent and hammered
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What is an alloy ?

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An alloy is a mixture of metals which produce better metals depending on their use

29
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What is bronze made of ?

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Copper and Tin

30
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What is sustainability ?

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Meeting the needs if the present without compromising the needs of the future.

31
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What is crude oil ?

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Crude oil is the buried remains of plants and animals

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What is crude oil made up of ?

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Hydrocarbons carbon and hydrogen

33
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What is the difference between an Alkane and an alkene

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Alkenes have double bonds

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What is the general formula of alkenes ?

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What us the general formula for alkanes ?

36
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What is the formula of ethane

37
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The shorter the molecule the ………… Runny it is

38
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The shorter the molecule the ………… Volatile it is.

39
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What does sulphur dioxide cause ?

40
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Carbon dioxide causes global warming but what is so bad about global warming ?

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Causes climate change which can be drastic if change by as little as 1 degree. Polar ice caps may melt causing floods.

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When incomplete combustion occurs carbon is released, what does carbon do to the atmosphere ?

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Carbon particulates that have been released cause global dimming like smog.

42
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What is ethanol?

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Ethanol is a biofuel as it is made trough fermentation of plants which is an alternative fuel

43
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Pros and cons of biodiesel are

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Adv. carbon neutral / engines don’t need to be converted / less sulphur dioxide released
Dis. Can’t make enough / expensive to make / increases food prices

44
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Why is hydrogen such a good idea ? What is its one big problem ?

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Hydrogen is everywhere - in water !

However it costs a lot to split it as it needs a lot of energy.

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