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1
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Anything that has mass or takes up space:

A

Matter

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2
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The smallest particle of an element:

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Atom

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3
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A pure substance made of only one kind of atom:

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Element

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A particle in the nucleus of an atom that has a positive electric charge:

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Proton

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5
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A particle in the nucleus of an atom that has no electrical charge:

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Neutron

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A negatively charged particle that occupies the outer part of an atom:

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Electron

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7
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The force that holds together the nucleus of the atom:

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Strong Force

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The center of the atom which contains the protons and neutrons:

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Nucleus

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9
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Located at the top of a symbol card. Shows how many protons are in an element:

A

Atomic Number

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10
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Abbreviation of the element’s name

A

Atomic Symbol

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11
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Very energetic, negatively charged particles that move in all directions around the nucleus of an atom are:

A

Electrons

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12
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Hydrogen and oxygen are classified as:

A

Elements

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13
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Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous mixture?
a milk
b pizza
c Chex mix
d Italian dressing

A

Milk

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14
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Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?
a urine
b apple juice
c Chex mix
d milk

A

Chex mix

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15
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A group of two or more atoms held together by bonds:

A

Molecule

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16
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A formula giving the number of atoms of each of the elements present in one molecule of a specific compound:

A

Molecular (or chemical) Formula

17
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A substance made of two or more elements but they are NOT chemically combined:

A

Atomic Symbol

18
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A mixture where it is difficult or impossible to see the different parts:

A

Homogenous

19
Q

If I know the atomic number, what else do I know about the element?

A

Number of protons and electrons

20
Q

How many hydrogen atoms are in the compound C6H12O6?

A

12 hydrogen atoms

21
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What is a mixture that is not chemically bonded?

A

Heterogenous

22
Q

What is an organized grid of pure substances?

A

Periodic Table of Elements

23
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What particles are contained in the nucleus of an atom?

A

Protons and neutrons

24
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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

A

Compounds are chemically bonded atoms and mixtures can include different atoms or molecules.

25
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Which is an example of a mixture?
a K
b F + H2O
c Na
d C6H12O6

A

b F + H2O

26
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When the element Iron bonds together with the element Oxygen it forms Ferrous Oxide (FeO), which statement describes the outcome?

A

Ferrous Oxide (FeO) is a compound.

27
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If I have a compound molecule with 4 Hydrogen atoms in it and 1 Oxygen atom, which molecular formula below represents the molecule?

A

H4O

28
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Which of the following items are considered pure substances?

A

Element