Test 1 Study Guide Flashcards

1
Q

How are significant figures determined with addition and subtraction?

A

Sig fig determined by measurement with the fewest decimals!

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2
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How are sig figs determined with multiplication/division?

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Sig fig determined by the measurement with the fewest digits!

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3
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define matter

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matter = mass + occupied space

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4
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define mass

A

the amount of matter that is present in an object- this will always be the same whether you are on the moon, or earth, or any other planet. This is the big number on the periodic table of elements.

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5
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volume

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the amount of space that a given object takes up.

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6
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what are the three states of matter?

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Liquid, solid, gass

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7
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Weight

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a measure of the gravitational pull on an object.

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8
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Define state

A

the physical form

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9
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composition

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the basic components that make up an anything

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10
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solid

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fixed volume and rigid shape- particles packed tightly together, expands only slightly when heated

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11
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liquid

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fixed volume, but no rigid shape. These assume the shape of their container. Particles packed tightly together. Almost incompressible- tends to expand when heated.

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12
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gas

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gas is compressible, so it doesn’t have a fixed volume and does not have a rigid shape. Takes shape and form of container. Particles are spaced far apart. Expands without limit to fill any space. Gases are easily compressed.

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13
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element

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a substance that cannot be chemically broken down into simpler substances- atom at its smallest point- still the same element.
I.E. Helium or gold

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14
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molecules

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group of atoms stuck together, usually through chemical bonds.

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15
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compounds

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two or more elements in a fixed and definite proportion.

I.E. Water, helium- only separated by chemical process

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16
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What are some physical properties?

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color, solubility, odor, hardness, magnetism, conductivity, density, boiling point, melting point, ductility, malleability

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17
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define density

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Density=mass/volume

18
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mixture

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a combination of multiple pure substances- can have a variable composition- can be separated by physical process

19
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methods of separating a mixture

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distillation, centrifugation, decantation, filtration, evaporation

20
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What is the difference between physical and chemical changes?

A

Physical changes- water boiling, or being filtered.
Chemical changes- electrolysis- breaking down a pure substance (like water) into simpler elements.- change in physical properties- often evidenced by a change in physical characteristics

21
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homoatomic

A

same type of atoms

22
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heteroatomic

A

different types of atoms

23
Q

monoatomic

A

only one atom

24
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polyatmic

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more than one atom

25
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homo

A

same as

26
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hetero

A

different

27
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mono

A

one

28
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poly

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many/more than

29
Q

vapor

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the gaseous stated of a substance that is generally a liquid or a solid at room temperature. Expansionists easily when heated. Readily compressible.

30
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solution

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two or more solvents completely dissolved in each other

31
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mixture

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two or more substances mixed together and show signs of becoming a solution

32
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homogenous solutions

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particles in a solution not distinguishable from each other- i.e. milk, cool-aid

33
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heterogenous

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particles are able to be seen and separated- i.e. wet concrete, chunky peanut butter, salad

34
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what is absolute zero?

A

0 kelvin

35
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when does helium liquify?

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3 kelvin

36
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homogenous mixtures

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can have multiple substances, but you can’t pick apart the components.

37
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deposition

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gas to solid i.e. frost

38
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sublimation

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solid to gas i.e. iodine

39
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groups

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similar characteristics

40
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periods

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same number of electron shells that surround the nucleus

41
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atomic mass in parenthesis

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radioactive