CHEMISTRY 2 Flashcards
What is the atomic number of carbon?
6
True or False: The pH scale measures acidity and basicity.
True
Fill in the blank: The chemical formula for water is ___
H2O
What is the primary gas produced during photosynthesis?
Oxygen
Which of the following is a noble gas? A) Oxygen B) Argon C) Nitrogen
B) Argon
What is the difference between an element and a compound?
An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.
What is the law of conservation of mass?
Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
True or False: Acids turn blue litmus paper red.
True
What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
Na
Atomic number for Neon?
10
Fill in the blank: The process of a solid turning directly into a gas is called ___.
sublimation
Which part of the atom has a positive charge?
Proton
What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?
Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.
Which of the following is an example of a physical change? A) Burning wood B) Melting ice C) Rusting iron
B) Melting ice
What is the formula for calculating the number of moles?
Moles = Mass (g) / Molar Mass (g/mol)
True or False: All substances are made of matter.
True
What is the periodic table used for?
To organize elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.
What is an isotope?
Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
Fill in the blank: The pH of pure water is ___.
7
True or False: A physical change can be reversed.
True
Which gas is commonly associated with respiration?
Carbon dioxide
What is the main purpose of a chemical equation?
To represent a chemical reaction in terms of reactants and products.
True or False: Electrons have a negative charge.
True
What is a solution?
A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
What does ‘solubility’ refer to?
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
What is the molar mass of water (H2O)?
18 g/mol
Fill in the blank: The smallest unit of an element is called an ___.
atom
What is an acid-base reaction?
A chemical reaction where an acid reacts with a base to produce water and a salt.
What is the primary component of air?
Nitrogen
Which of the following has the highest electronegativity? A) Fluorine B) Oxygen C) Nitrogen
A) Fluorine
True or False: Chemical changes can be reversed easily.
False
What is the definition of ‘reactants’?
Substances that undergo a chemical change in a reaction.
What is a polymer?
A large molecule made up of repeating structural units called monomers.
Fill in the blank: The process of a gas turning into a liquid is called ___.
condensation
Which element is essential for the formation of DNA?
Phosphorus
What is the atomic number of Silicon?
14
What is the atomic number of Carbon?
6
Which element has the chemical symbol ‘Na’?
Sodium
True or False: Helium is a metal.
False
Fill in the blank: The element with atomic number 1 is __________.
Hydrogen
What group in the periodic table contains the Noble gases?
Group 18
Which element is represented by the symbol ‘Fe’?
Iron
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
Hydrogen
Identify the element: Atomic number 26.
Iron
True or False: Oxygen is a diatomic molecule under standard conditions.
True
What is the chemical symbol for Gold?
Au
Which element has the highest atomic number that occurs naturally?
Uranium (92)
Fill in the blank: The element with the symbol ‘Cl’ is __________.
Chlorine
What is the characteristic of Alkali metals?
They are highly reactive and have one electron in their outer shell.
Which element is a liquid at room temperature?
Bromine
What is the atomic number of Silicon?
14
True or False: All elements in Group 1 are nonmetals.
False
What element is known for its use in batteries and has the symbol ‘Li’?
Lithium
Which element is the lightest noble gas?
Helium
What is the chemical symbol for Boron?
B
Identify the element: It is a metalloid with the atomic number 14.
Silicon