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What is the defining characteristic that determines an element's identity?
What is the defining characteristic that determines an element's identity?
If an atom has a mass number of 35 and an atomic number of 17, how many neutrons does it have?
If an atom has a mass number of 35 and an atomic number of 17, how many neutrons does it have?
Which of the following is considered a chemical property of a substance?
Which of the following is considered a chemical property of a substance?
Which of these is an example of a pure substance?
Which of these is an example of a pure substance?
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What characteristic is primarily responsible for elements in the same group having similar chemical properties?
What characteristic is primarily responsible for elements in the same group having similar chemical properties?
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If an atom is electrically neutral, what must be true about the number of protons and electrons?
If an atom is electrically neutral, what must be true about the number of protons and electrons?
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What makes mixtures different from pure substances?
What makes mixtures different from pure substances?
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Which of the properties listed below could be used to distinguish between water as a solid, liquid, and a gas?
Which of the properties listed below could be used to distinguish between water as a solid, liquid, and a gas?
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What is a characteristic of halogens regarding their molecular structure?
What is a characteristic of halogens regarding their molecular structure?
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Which characteristic of halogens makes them likely to form ionic bonds with metals?
Which characteristic of halogens makes them likely to form ionic bonds with metals?
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If a parallel circuit has three branches with currents of 2A, 3A, and 5A, what is the total current in the circuit?
If a parallel circuit has three branches with currents of 2A, 3A, and 5A, what is the total current in the circuit?
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In a simple (series) circuit, if the current through one component is 4A, what is the current through another component in the same circuit?
In a simple (series) circuit, if the current through one component is 4A, what is the current through another component in the same circuit?
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If three resistors are connected in a parallel circuit and each has a voltage drop of 12V, what is the total voltage across the circuit?
If three resistors are connected in a parallel circuit and each has a voltage drop of 12V, what is the total voltage across the circuit?
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Which of these is an advantage of a parallel circuit over a series circuit?
Which of these is an advantage of a parallel circuit over a series circuit?
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In a parallel circuit with two resistors, $R_1$ and $R_2$, and currents $I_1$ and $I_2$ respectively. If $I_1 = 3A$ and the total current is $I_{total} = 7A$, what is the current through $R_2$?
In a parallel circuit with two resistors, $R_1$ and $R_2$, and currents $I_1$ and $I_2$ respectively. If $I_1 = 3A$ and the total current is $I_{total} = 7A$, what is the current through $R_2$?
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What is a characteristic of voltage in a series circuit?
What is a characteristic of voltage in a series circuit?
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What are the three main types of rocks found in the lithosphere?
What are the three main types of rocks found in the lithosphere?
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Which of the following is a biotic factor in ecosystems?
Which of the following is a biotic factor in ecosystems?
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What is the main consequence of energy inefficiency in trophic levels?
What is the main consequence of energy inefficiency in trophic levels?
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Which of the following practices is considered sustainable?
Which of the following practices is considered sustainable?
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What process do organisms use to convert glucose into ATP?
What process do organisms use to convert glucose into ATP?
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Which of the following factors is a direct threat to ecosystem sustainability?
Which of the following factors is a direct threat to ecosystem sustainability?
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Which trophic level consists of organisms that produce their own food?
Which trophic level consists of organisms that produce their own food?
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What is the primary advantage of hydroelectricity?
What is the primary advantage of hydroelectricity?
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What factor directly influences the resistance of a wire?
What factor directly influences the resistance of a wire?
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What is a key abiotic factor that affects all ecosystems?
What is a key abiotic factor that affects all ecosystems?
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According to Coulomb's law, what happens to the force between two charges if the distance between them is doubled?
According to Coulomb's law, what happens to the force between two charges if the distance between them is doubled?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of series circuits?
Which of the following is a characteristic of series circuits?
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Which of the following is NOT a non-renewable resource?
Which of the following is NOT a non-renewable resource?
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What defines a star as an O-type star in spectral classification?
What defines a star as an O-type star in spectral classification?
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What is the effect of increasing the cross-sectional area of a wire?
What is the effect of increasing the cross-sectional area of a wire?
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What is the conversion process in photosynthesis primarily used for?
What is the conversion process in photosynthesis primarily used for?
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Which of the following statements about giant stars is true?
Which of the following statements about giant stars is true?
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Which of the following statements about electric charges is correct?
Which of the following statements about electric charges is correct?
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What is the primary characteristic of elliptical galaxies?
What is the primary characteristic of elliptical galaxies?
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Which of the following best describes the composition of a comet's nucleus?
Which of the following best describes the composition of a comet's nucleus?
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The absolute magnitude of a star is defined as its brightness at what distance from Earth?
The absolute magnitude of a star is defined as its brightness at what distance from Earth?
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Comets form a visible atmosphere or 'coma' when they approach the Sun due to which process?
Comets form a visible atmosphere or 'coma' when they approach the Sun due to which process?
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Which characteristics are typical of dwarf stars compared to the Sun?
Which characteristics are typical of dwarf stars compared to the Sun?
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What distinguishes irregular galaxies from other types of galaxies?
What distinguishes irregular galaxies from other types of galaxies?
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What holds galaxies together?
What holds galaxies together?
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Which type of galaxy is the Milky Way?
Which type of galaxy is the Milky Way?
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Which of the following planets is known for having a thick, toxic atmosphere?
Which of the following planets is known for having a thick, toxic atmosphere?
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What type of planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars classified as?
What type of planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars classified as?
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What condition is NOT necessary for a lunar eclipse to occur?
What condition is NOT necessary for a lunar eclipse to occur?
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Galaxies can interact and merge, which can affect which of the following?
Galaxies can interact and merge, which can affect which of the following?
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Which of the following statements is true about the terrestrial planets?
Which of the following statements is true about the terrestrial planets?
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During which moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?
During which moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?
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Flashcards
What are protons?
What are protons?
The positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.
What are neutrons?
What are neutrons?
The neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom, along with protons.
What are electrons?
What are electrons?
The negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.
How does the number of protons determine an element?
How does the number of protons determine an element?
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What are isotopes?
What are isotopes?
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What are chemical properties?
What are chemical properties?
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What are physical properties?
What are physical properties?
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What is a pure substance?
What is a pure substance?
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Halogens
Halogens
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Electronegativity
Electronegativity
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Ionic Bond
Ionic Bond
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Series Circuit
Series Circuit
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Parallel Circuit
Parallel Circuit
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Total Current (Parallel)
Total Current (Parallel)
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Total Current (Series)
Total Current (Series)
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Voltage (Parallel)
Voltage (Parallel)
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Total Voltage in a Series Circuit
Total Voltage in a Series Circuit
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Resistance
Resistance
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Non-Renewable Resources
Non-Renewable Resources
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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
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Wire Length and Resistance
Wire Length and Resistance
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Wire Thickness and Resistance
Wire Thickness and Resistance
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What is the lithosphere?
What is the lithosphere?
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What are biotic factors?
What are biotic factors?
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What are abiotic factors?
What are abiotic factors?
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What are autotrophs?
What are autotrophs?
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What are heterotrophs?
What are heterotrophs?
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What is a food web?
What is a food web?
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What is cellular respiration?
What is cellular respiration?
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What are trophic levels?
What are trophic levels?
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What is a Galaxy?
What is a Galaxy?
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What kind of galaxy is the Milky Way?
What kind of galaxy is the Milky Way?
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What are the main types of galaxies?
What are the main types of galaxies?
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What are terrestrial planets?
What are terrestrial planets?
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What makes Venus so hot?
What makes Venus so hot?
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What is a Lunar Eclipse?
What is a Lunar Eclipse?
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When does a Lunar Eclipse happen?
When does a Lunar Eclipse happen?
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What is a Lunar Eclipse?
What is a Lunar Eclipse?
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What is Absolute Magnitude?
What is Absolute Magnitude?
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What is Spectral Classification?
What is Spectral Classification?
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What is the Main Sequence?
What is the Main Sequence?
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What are Dwarf Stars?
What are Dwarf Stars?
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What are Giant Stars?
What are Giant Stars?
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What are Spiral Galaxies?
What are Spiral Galaxies?
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What are Elliptical Galaxies?
What are Elliptical Galaxies?
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Study Notes
Chemistry: Exploring the Fundamentals
- An atom is the basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by a cloud of electrons.
- The nucleus contains protons (positively charged) and neutrons (neutral).
- Electrons (negatively charged) orbit the nucleus.
- The number of protons determines the element's identity.
- The number of neutrons can vary, creating different isotopes.
- The number of electrons typically equals the number of protons, giving the atom a neutral charge.
Calculating Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
- Protons = Atomic Number
- Neutrons = Mass Number - Atomic Number
- Electrons = Atomic Number (for a neutral atom)
Identifying Chemical Properties vs. Physical Properties
- Chemical properties describe how a substance interacts with other substances, changing its composition. Examples include reactivity, flammability, pH, and solubility.
- Physical properties describe the observable characteristics of a substance. Examples include state (solid, liquid, gas), color, density, melting/boiling point.
Differentiating Between Pure Substances and Mixtures
- Pure substances consist of a single type of atom or molecule and have a fixed composition. Examples include oxygen (O2) and sodium chloride (NaCl).
- Mixtures consist of two or more pure substances and have a variable composition. Examples include air, seawater, and alloys.
Characteristics of Elements in the Same Group of the Periodic Table
- Elements in the same group (vertical column) of the periodic table share similar electron configurations and chemical properties, including reactivity.
- This is because they have the same number of valence electrons, which are the electrons involved in chemical bonding.
Classification of a Newly Discovered Element
- To classify a new element, determine its atomic number and mass number, identify its electron configuration and valence electrons.
- Compare the element's properties to those of other elements in the same group and period on the periodic table.
- Assign the element to the appropriate group and period of the periodic table.
Understanding Metalloids
- Metalloids exhibit properties of both metals and nonmetals.
- They are located along the "staircase" on the periodic table.
- Examples include silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), and tellurium (Te).
Counting Atoms in Chemical Compounds
- To determine the number of atoms of each element in a compound, look at the subscripts after the element symbols.
- Examples include H₂O, CO₂, and C₆H₁₂O₆.
Identifying Elements in Chemical Compounds
- The elements in a chemical compound can be identified by the symbols in the compound's formula. Examples include NaCl, H₂SO₄, and C₃H₈.
Calculating Density Using GRASS
- Density is the mass of a substance per unit volume (D = M/V).
- To calculate density: gather mass and volume data, record the units for mass and volume, and apply the formula.
Drawing Bohr-Rutherford Diagrams
- Bohr-Rutherford diagrams show the arrangement of electrons around the nucleus.
- To draw a diagram: determine the element and its atomic number, draw the nucleus with the appropriate number of protons, arrange electrons in circular shells, and label the shells.
Determining Charges After Rubbing Materials Together Using Electrostatic Series
- Rubbing materials together can transfer electrons; materials higher in the electrostatic series tend to lose electrons and become positive, while lower ones gain electrons and become negative.
Identifying Elements Based on Given Properties
- Use the periodic table and the atomic number, mass number, electron configuration, chemical properties (e.g., reactivity, melting/boiling point), and physical properties (e.g., state, color, density) of an element to identify the element.
Properties of a Noble Gas
- Noble gases are extremely stable and unreactive.
- Examples include helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), and radon (Rn).
Properties of a Halogen
- Halogens are highly reactive nonmetals.
- Examples include fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At).
Parallel vs. Simple Circuits
- Parallel circuits have components connected to the same voltage source in multiple paths, with each branch's current independent of the others. The total current in a parallel circuit is the sum of the currents in each branch, and the voltage across each component is the same.
- In series circuits, the components are connected end to end in a single path. The current is the same through each component and the total voltage is the sum of the voltages across each component.
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This quiz delves into the basic concepts of chemistry, focusing on atoms, protons, neutrons, and electrons. It also covers the distinction between chemical and physical properties, providing a foundational understanding of matter. Test your knowledge on these essential principles of chemistry.