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The number of protons in an atom is called its _______ number.

atomic

The outermost electrons of an atom, which determine its bonding properties, are called _______ electrons.

valence

The elements in Group 1 of the periodic table are known as _______ metals.

alkali

The most stable elements, which rarely form compounds, are the _______ gases.

<p>noble</p> Signup and view all the answers

A chemical bond formed by the transfer of electrons is called an _______ bond.

<p>ionic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of insulation in a home?

<p>To reduce the transfer of heat, keeping the building warm in winter and cool in summer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a refrigerator keep food cold?

<p>It removes heat from the inside and transfers it outside using a refrigerant and a compressor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a passive and an active solar heating system?

<p>A passive system uses building materials to trap heat, while an active system uses pumps and fans to distribute heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an internal combustion engine generate power?

<p>It burns fuel inside cylinders, creating expanding gases that move pistons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is atomic number used to organize the periodic table instead of atomic mass?

<p>Atomic number uniquely identifies elements and better reflects periodic trends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Rutherford's gold foil experiment reveal about the atom?

<p>That atoms have a small, dense, positively charged nucleus surrounded by mostly empty space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes noble gases chemically stable?

<p>They have a full outer electron shell, making them unlikely to react with other elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an ionic bond form?

<p>One atom donates electrons to another, creating oppositely charged ions that attract each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do alkali metals react so easily with other elements?

<p>They have only one valence electron, which they readily lose to achieve stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

<p>They determine how atoms interact and form bonds with other atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

An ionic bond forms when one atom _______ electrons to another atom.

<p>transfers</p> Signup and view all the answers

A covalent bond forms when two atoms _______ electrons.

<p>share</p> Signup and view all the answers

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed is called a _______.

<p>catalyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

The law of conservation of mass states that mass cannot be _______ or _______ in a chemical reaction.

<p>created, destroyed</p> Signup and view all the answers

A reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a new compound is called a _______ reaction.

<p>synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

A reaction in which a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances is called a _______ reaction.

<p>decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

A reaction in which one element replaces another in a compound is called a _______ reaction.

<p>single-displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

A reaction in which ions from two compounds exchange places to form two new compounds is called a _______ reaction.

<p>double-displacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

The energy needed to start a chemical reaction is called _______ energy.

<p>activation</p> Signup and view all the answers

A substance that increases the number of hydronium ions when dissolved in water is called an _______.

<p>acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

A reaction between an acid and a base that produces a salt and water is called a _______ reaction.

<p>neutralization</p> Signup and view all the answers

A solution with a pH below 7 is classified as _______.

<p>acidic</p> Signup and view all the answers

An organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen is called a _______.

<p>hydrocarbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

A long chain of amino acids forms a _______.

<p>protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

The nucleic acid that carries genetic information in cells is called _______.

<p>DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

A radioactive particle consisting of two protons and two neutrons is called an _______ particle.

<p>alpha</p> Signup and view all the answers

The time required for half of a radioactive substance to decay is called its _______.

<p>half-life</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gamma radiation consists of high-energy _______.

<p>electromagnetic waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to mass during a chemical reaction?

<p>Mass is conserved; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you tell if a chemical reaction is occurring?

<p>By observing signs such as gas production, color change, temperature change, or precipitate formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a catalyst and an inhibitor?

<p>A catalyst speeds up a reaction, while an inhibitor slows it down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Atomic Number

The number of protons in an atom's nucleus.

Valence Electrons

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom.

Alkali Metals

Group 1 elements; highly reactive metals.

Noble Gases

Elements with a full electron shell; very stable.

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Ionic Bond

Bond formed through electron transfer.

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Insulation

Reduces heat transfer in buildings.

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Refrigerator

Removes heat from inside to keep food cold.

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Passive Solar Heating

Uses building materials to trap heat

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Active Solar Heating

Uses pumps/fans to distribute heat

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Internal Combustion Engine

Burns fuel to create expanding gases that move pistons.

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Why Atomic Number?

Uniquely defines elements and reflects trends better.

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Rutherford's Gold Foil Experiment

Atoms have small, dense, positive nucleus and empty space

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Noble Gas Stability

Full outer electron shells.

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Ionic Bond Formation

One atom gives electrons to another.

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Alkali Metal Reactivity

One valence electron is easily lost.

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Role of Valence Electrons

Determine how atoms interact.

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Ionic Bond Formation

Transfer of electrons

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Covalent Bond Formation

Sharing of electrons

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Catalyst

Speeds up reactions without being consumed

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Law of Conservation of Mass

Mass is neither created nor destroyed

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Synthesis Reaction

Two or more substances combine.

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Decomposition Reaction

Breaks down into simpler substances.

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Single-Displacement Reaction

One element replaces another.

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Double-Displacement Reaction

Ions exchange places between two compounds.

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Activation Energy

Energy to start a reaction

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Acid

Increases hydronium ions in water.

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Base

Increases hydroxide ions in water.

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Neutralization Reaction

Acid + base -> salt + water

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Acidic

pH < 7

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Basic

pH > 7

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Study Notes

  • The atomic number is the number of protons in an atom.
  • Valence electrons are the outermost electrons of an atom which determine bonding properties.
  • Alkali metals are the elements in Group 1 of the periodic table.
  • Noble gases are the most stable elements and rarely form compounds.
  • An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed by the transfer of electrons.
  • The purpose of insulation in a home is to reduce heat transfer, keeping the building warm in winter and cool in summer.
  • A refrigerator keeps food cold by removing heat from the inside and transferring it outside using a refrigerant and a compressor.
  • Passive solar heating systems use building materials to trap heat.
  • Active solar heating systems use pumps and fans to distribute heat.
  • Internal combustion engines generate power by burning fuel inside cylinders, creating expanding gases that move pistons.
  • The periodic table is organized by atomic number instead of atomic mass.
  • Atomic number uniquely identifies elements and better reflects periodic trends.
  • Rutherford's gold foil experiment revealed atoms have a small, dense, positively charged nucleus surrounded by mostly empty space.
  • Noble gases are chemically stable because they have a full outer electron shell.
  • Ionic bonds form when one atom donates electrons to another, creating oppositely charged ions that attract each other.
  • Alkali metals react easily because they have only one valence electron, which they readily lose to achieve stability.
  • Valence electrons determine how atoms interact and form bonds with other atoms in chemical bonding.
  • Ionic bonds form when one atom transfers electrons to another atom.
  • Covalent bonds form when two atoms share electrons.
  • A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed.
  • The law of conservation of mass states that mass cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.
  • A reaction in which two or more substances combine to form a new compound is called a synthesis reaction.
  • A reaction in which a compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances is called a decomposition reaction.
  • A reaction in which one element replaces another in a compound is called a single-displacement reaction.
  • A reaction in which ions from two compounds exchange places to form two new compounds is called a double-displacement reaction.
  • Activation energy is the energy needed to start a chemical reaction.
  • An acid increases the number of hydronium ions when dissolved in water.
  • A base increases the number of hydroxide ions when dissolved in water.
  • A neutralization reaction is a reaction between an acid and a base that produces a salt and water.
  • pH below 7 is classified as acidic.
  • pH above 7 is classified as basic.
  • A hydrocarbon is an organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen.
  • A protein is a long chain of amino acids.
  • DNA is the nucleic acid that carries genetic information in cells.
  • An alpha particle is a radioactive particle consisting of two protons and two neutrons.
  • Half-life is the time required for half of a radioactive substance to decay.
  • Gamma radiation consists of high-energy electromagnetic waves.
  • During a chemical reaction, mass is conserved; the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.
  • A chemical reaction is occurring if observing signs such as gas production, color change, temperature change, or precipitate formation.
  • A catalyst speeds up a reaction, while an inhibitor slows it down.

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