Material World Flashcards
bases have a pH of what on the pH scale?
7.1-14
neutrals have a pH of what on the pH scale
7
The charge of an atom is based on what
The number of protons and electrons it has
is the ion positive or negative if the number of protons is greater than the number of electrons
+ion
is the ion positive or negative if the number of electrons is greater than the number of protons
-ion
how does an aqueous solution conduct electricity
when a compound is added to it, The compound will separate into two separate charges when dissolved in water
what is needed for combustion
heat
fuel
oxidizing agent (usually oxygen)
what is the equation for combustion
CH4+2O2—>2H2O+CO2
what are three reactions of the carbon cycle
photosynthesis, respiration, and combustion
what is the equation for respiration
C6H12O6+6O2—>6CO2+6H2O
what is the reaction of photosynthesis
6CO2+6H2O—>C6H12O6+6O2
what are periods on the periodic table
The different rows
what’s common about each element in a period
they have same number of electrons shells
what are the groups on the periodic table
The different columns
what does each group have in common
same number of valence electrons
where are noble gases located
eighth group
where are halogens located
seventh group
where are alkaline metals located
first group