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SLE133 Chemistry In Our World > Topic 1 The Nature Of Matter > Flashcards

Topic 1 The Nature Of Matter Flashcards

1
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What is Chemistry?

A

The study of the nature, properties and transformation of matter.

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What is Matter?

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Anything that has mass and occupies space.

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What are Physical Changes?

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Changes that do not affect the chemical makeup of a substance or object.

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What are Chemical Changes?

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Changes during which chemical bonds are broken and/or formed.

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What are Atoms?

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Building blocks of Matter composed of neutrons, potons and electrons.

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6
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How many Elements have been identified?

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118

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7
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What determines the size of an atom?

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Electrons.

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What determines the weight of an atom?

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Its nucleus.

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What is a Molecule?

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The smallest particles that retain all the properties of a substance, composed of two or more atoms.

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What are two types of Covalent Bonds?

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Polar and non-polar.

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What are Cations?

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Positively charged ions.

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12
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What are Anions?

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Negatively charged ions.

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13
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How are ions formed?

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The addition or removal of one or more electrons.

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14
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What are Compounds?

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Substances made up of two or more elements.

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15
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What configuration do all elements want to achieve?

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Noble Gas configuration.
A full electron shell and neutral charge.

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16
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What is a Phase Change?

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The physical process of transition between one state and another.

17
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What is Sublimination?

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The conversion of a substance from a gas to a solid.

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What are the characteristics of Solids?

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Fixed volume
Fixed shape.
Cannot be compressed.
Atoms are normally arranged in a regular pattern close together.

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What are the characteristics of Liquids?

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Fixed volume.
Change shape to fit their container.
Cannot be compressed.
Atoms are close together but not in an organised arrangement.

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What are the characteristics of Gases?

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Varied volume.
Expand to fit their container.
Can be compressed easily.
Atoms are free moving and far apart.

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