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Matter Flashcards

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1
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What charge do protons, neutrons and electrons have?

A

Protons: +
Neutrons: No charge
Electrons: -

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solids, liquids and gasses

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What is a molecule?

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2 or more atoms joined together.

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What is a compound?

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When you have 2 or more DIFFERENT atoms.

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What is the mass of both protons and neutrons?

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1.67 x 10^-27

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Where are protons and neutrons found?

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Nucleus

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Where are electrons found?

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Outer layer

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What is an ion?

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An atom or molecule with an electric charge due to the loss or gain of electrons

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How many electrons are allowed in each shell?

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1st shell: 2
2nd shell: 8
3rd shell: 18
4th shell: 32

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What is an isotope?

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Two elements with the same number of protons but a different atomic mass

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What are valence electrons ?

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Outer most electrons. (Electrons in the outer shell)

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12
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How many valence electrons are in insulators?

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More than half (4)

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13
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How many valence electrons in a semi conductor?

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4

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How many valence electrons in a conductor?

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Less than 4 (1-3)

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List the properties of solids

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  • greatest density
  • fixed surface and volume
  • difficult to compress
  • can only expand a little
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List the properties of a liquid

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  • greater density than gasses
  • flow freely
  • have a surface and fixed volume
  • not readily compressed
  • expand on heating
17
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List the properties of a gas

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  • low density
  • no surface or fixed shape
  • readily compressed
  • expand on heating
  • gain kinetic energy
18
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What are the changes of state?

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Evaporation, condensation, liquidation and solidification and
Sublimation

19
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What is sensible heat?

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Heat removed that causes a drop in temperature.

20
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What is latent heat ?

A

heat removed (condensation or solidification) or added (fusion) that causes changed statements

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