Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Science 2015 > Glossary Terms for Chapter 2 > Flashcards

Glossary Terms for Chapter 2 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

Allotropes

A

Allotropes are different forms of carbon- amorphous, graphite and diamond

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Define alloy

A

A mixture of base metals and small amounts of other elements that make it stronger to use

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Define annealing

A

Annealing is a process in which a metal is heated until red hot then allowed to cool naturally. Also known as normalising.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is a base metal?

A

A base metal is the main metal in an alloy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Describe brittle

A

Brittle is if it is shattered when hit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Define carat

A

Carat is a scale for measuring the purity of gold

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Describe ductile

A

Ductile is able to be stretched into wires

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Describe lustrous

A

Lustrous is if it shines when polished or freshly cut

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Describe malleable

A

Malleable is bendy or able to be hammered into new shapes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is a metalloid?

A

A metalloid is an element that usually displays the properties of non metals but conducts electricity like a metal under certain conditions. Metalloid is also known as a semi metal.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the periodic table?

A

The periodic table is a list of all the known 118 elements

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is quenching?

A

Quenching is a process in which a heated metal is cooled rapidly by dropping it into water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is stainless steel?

A

Stainless steel is a restless alloy of steel that includes chromium and nickel and is good to use for body piercings.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is steel?

A

Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is tempering?

A

Tempering is a process in which a metal is heated, cooled rapidly or quenched, then reheated.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is an acid?

A

A substance that releases hydrogen ions into an aqueous solution

17
Q

What is an alkali?

A

An alkali is a base that dissolves in water

18
Q

What is an alkaline solution?

A

An alkali solution is a solution made of a base or alkali and water

19
Q

What is a base?

A

A base is a substance that releases hydroxide ions

20
Q

What is a hydrogen ion?

A

H+ , released by acids

21
Q

What is a hydroxide ion?

A

OH- , formed by bases

22
Q

What is an indicator?

A

An indicator is a chemical that changes colour to show whether a substance is acidic, neutral or basic.

23
Q

What is litmus paper?

A

Litmus paper is a common indicator that turns red in the presence of an acid and blue in the presence of a base.

24
Q

What is pH?

A

pH is a scale used to measure the concentration of H+ ions in a solution.

Science 2015 (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions