Random Flashcards
What is the basic unit of matter?
Atom
True or False: A molecule is made up of two or more atoms.
True
Fill in the blank: The chemical formula for water is _____.
H2O
What is the term for a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?
Element
Which of the following is a noble gas? A) Oxygen B) Helium C) Nitrogen
B) Helium
What is the pH scale used for?
To measure the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
True or False: An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons.
True
What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
Na
Fill in the blank: The process of a solid turning directly into a gas is called _____.
Sublimation
What is the primary gas found in the Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Which of the following is an example of a chemical change? A) Melting ice B) Burning wood C) Dissolving sugar
B) Burning wood
What is the term for the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom?
Atomic number
True or False: Acids turn blue litmus paper red.
True
What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?
CO2
Fill in the blank: A mixture that has a uniform composition is called a _____.
Homogeneous mixture
What do we call the horizontal rows in the periodic table?
Periods
Which element is represented by the symbol ‘Fe’?
Iron
True or False: The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
True
What is a covalent bond?
A chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons.
Which of the following is a property of metals? A) Brittle B) Good conductors of heat C) Dull appearance
B) Good conductors of heat
What is the process of separating a solid from a liquid by filtration called?
Filtration
Fill in the blank: The smallest particle of a compound is called a _____.
Molecule
What is the main difference between an element and a compound?
An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.
True or False: All metals are solid at room temperature.
False
What is the term for the energy required to change a substance from a solid to a liquid?
Heat of fusion