Quarterly 4 review Flashcards
(Ch 1) chemistry is the study of the …, …, and … of matter and the changes that matter undergoes
composition; structure; properties
(Ch 1) a chemical is any substance that has a
definite composition or is used or produced in a chemical process
(Ch 1) basic research is carried out for the sake of
increasing knowledge
(Ch 1) applied research is carried out to
solve practical problems
(Ch 1) technological development involves the use of existing knowledge to
make life easier or more convenient
(Ch 1) all matter has … and …
mass; takes up space
(Ch 1) mass is one measure of the
amount of matter
(Ch 1) chemical properties refer to a substance’s ability to
undergo changes that alter its composition and identity
(Ch 1) an element is composed of one kind of
atom
(Ch 1) compounds are made from two or more
elements in fixed proportions
(Ch 1) all substances have characterisitc properties that enable chemists to tell the
substances apart and to separate the substances
(Ch 1) physical changes do not involve changes in
identity of a substance
(Ch 1) the three major states of matter are
solid, liquid, and gas
(Ch 1) changes of state, such as melting and boiling, are
physical changes
(Ch 1) in a chemical change (chemical reaction) the
identity of the substance changes
(Ch 1) energy changes accompany
physical and chemical changes
(Ch 1) energy may be released or absorbed, but it is neither
created nor destroyed
(Ch 1) matter can be classified into
mixtures and pure substances
(Ch 1) each element has a
unique symbol
(Ch 1) the periodic table shows the elements organized by their
chemical properties
(Ch 1) columns on the table respresent .. or … of elements that have similar …
groups; families; chemical properties
(Ch 1) properties vary across the rows, or
periods
(Ch 1) the elements can be classified as …, …, …, and …
metals, nonmetals, metalloids, noble gases
(Ch 1) these classes occupy different areas of the periodic table. metals tend to be, …., …, and … and tend to be good….
shiny; malleable; ductile; conductors