Science Flashcards
What is a simple chemical reaction?
A chemical reaction is when atoms are rearranged to create a new substance(s).
List examples of simple chemical reactions
Baking, washing your hands, BBQ
What is The PH scale
The Ph scale is a measurement of how acidic or Alkaline a solution is.
What are the 3 indicators?
Litmus Paper: A piece of paper that changes one of 2 colors depending on what solution it is in.
Universal Indicator: A liquid that that changes a specific color depending of the Exact Ph of a solution
Indicator strip: A piece of paper that changes a specific color depending on the Exact Ph of a solution
What is Respiration?
Respiration: The act of breaking apart glucose (sugar) for energy
What is the equation for respiration?
GLUCOSE + OXYGEN = CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER, (ENERGY)
What is the test for Carbon dioxide?
Lime Water goes cloudy when mixed with Carbon
What is the test for oxygen?
When a splint is placed over oxygen, it will RE-light
What is the test for Hydrogen
When a splint is placed over Hydrogen it will make a squeaky POP
What happens when metal and acid is mixed?
METAL PLUS ACID = SALT PLUS HYDROGEN
What happens when metal and oxygen is mixed?
Rust
What is the reactivity series?
Pottasium Sodium Calcium Magnesium aluminium Zinc Iron Lead Hydrogen Copper Silver Gold
What are the 4 ways to prevent rust?
Galvanising
Oiling
Paint coating
Plastic coating
What is displacement
When a more reactive metal pushes out a less reactive metal from its compound
What is the goal for a metal?
Metals react to complete a full outer shell by sharing, losing or taking electrons