Midterm Formulas Flashcards
Behavior of a solid:
Fixed shape/Fixed volume
Measurements:
Composed of numbers and units
The formula for Celsius to kelvin
C+273
Is one kelvin the same size as on Celsius?
Yes
Gas
Has no definite shape or volume
Conversion factors use
Unwanted units in the numerator, and the denominator of another term
Formula for Fahrenheit to Celsius
5/9(F-32)
Formula for celcius to Fahrenheit
9/5(c+32)
Carbon is
Different from most other elements; it exists on 3 elemental forms
A columnof the periodic table is a
Group
A row of the periodic table is called a
Period
Elements in the same group have the same number of
Valence electrons
Electronic structure of an atom
Electrons occupy discrete energy levels, the energy of electrons is quantized, and the energy of electrons is restricted to specific values
Ionic compounds are
Solids at room temperature
Metals
Lose electrons