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1
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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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2 or more different atoms

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What is a diatomic Atom?

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An Atom where the two of the same elements travel together

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What is an Isotope?

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Two elements that have the same proton number but different atomic masses.

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5
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What is a mass number

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Protons + Neutrons

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6
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What does the subscript on an element mean?

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The proton number

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What is a valiant Electron?

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The outer most electron/s

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8
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How many electrons can we have in a inner shell?

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2

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How many electrons can there be in the second shell?

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Greater than or equal to 8

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10
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What is the maximum amount of electrons allowed in the third shell?

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18

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What is the maximum amount of electrons allowed in the fourth shell?

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32

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What is the formula to work out the maximum amount of electrons in any given shell?

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2N^2

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Conductors have what fraction of valiant electrons?

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1/2

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14
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What makes an insulator an insulator ?

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A full outer shell so no valiant electrons

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15
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What are the properties of solid?

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The greatest density

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What is the Formula of density?

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Density = Mass/ Volume

17
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What is the equation of mass?

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Mass= Density X Volume

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What is the Formula for volume?

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Volume= mass/density

19
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What is the density of water?

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1000 kg/m^3

20
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Name a example of sublimation?

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Dry ice

21
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What is sensible heat?

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Heat which causes a drop/ rise in temperature

22
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What is latent heat?

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Heat removed causing a change in state

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