Chemistry: Exploring the Fundamentals
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What is the defining characteristic that determines an element's identity?

  • The number of electrons.
  • The number of neutrons.
  • The mass number.
  • The number of protons. (correct)
  • If an atom has a mass number of 35 and an atomic number of 17, how many neutrons does it have?

  • 18 (correct)
  • 35
  • 17
  • 52
  • Which of the following is considered a chemical property of a substance?

  • Color
  • Melting point
  • Flammability (correct)
  • Density
  • Which of these is an example of a pure substance?

    <p>Sodium Chloride (NaCl) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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    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 $R_2$?

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    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?

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    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?

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    Which of the following practices is considered sustainable?

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    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?

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    Which trophic level consists of organisms that produce their own food?

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    What is the primary advantage of hydroelectricity?

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    What factor directly influences the resistance of a wire?

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    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?

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    Which of the following is a characteristic of series circuits?

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    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?

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    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?

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    Which of the following statements about giant stars is true?

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    Which of the following statements about electric charges is correct?

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    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?

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    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?

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    Which characteristics are typical of dwarf stars compared to the Sun?

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    What distinguishes irregular galaxies from other types of galaxies?

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    What holds galaxies together?

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    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?

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    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?

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    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?

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    During which moon phase does a lunar eclipse occur?

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    Flashcards

    What are protons?

    The positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

    What are neutrons?

    The neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom, along with protons.

    What are electrons?

    The negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

    How does the number of protons determine an element?

    The number of protons in an atom's nucleus determines what type of element it is.

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    What are isotopes?

    Different isotopes of the same element have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

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    What are chemical properties?

    Properties of a substance that describe how it interacts with other substances and changes its composition.

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    What are physical properties?

    Properties of a substance that describe its observable characteristics without a change in its composition.

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    What is a pure substance?

    A substance made of only one type of atom or molecule, with a fixed composition.

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    Halogens

    Elements that readily gain electrons, commonly found as diatomic molecules (e.g., F2, Cl2).

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    Electronegativity

    The strength of an atom's attraction for electrons in a bond.

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    Ionic Bond

    A bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal, where one atom loses electrons and the other gains them.

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    Series Circuit

    A circuit where components are connected in a single continuous path. The current flows through all components.

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    Parallel Circuit

    A circuit where components are connected in multiple separate paths. The current can flow through different paths.

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    Total Current (Parallel)

    The total current in a parallel circuit is the sum of the currents in each branch.

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    Total Current (Series)

    The total current in a series circuit is the same through each component.

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    Voltage (Parallel)

    The voltage across each component in a parallel circuit is the same.

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    Total Voltage in a Series Circuit

    In a series circuit, the total voltage is equal to the sum of the voltages across each individual component.

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    Resistance

    The tendency of a material to resist the flow of electric current. A higher resistance means less current flows.

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    Non-Renewable Resources

    Natural resources that cannot be replenished at the same rate they are consumed, such as fossil fuels, minerals, and nuclear fuels.

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    Photosynthesis

    The process by which plants use light energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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    Wire Length and Resistance

    The length of a wire affects its resistance directly; longer wires have higher resistance.

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    Wire Thickness and Resistance

    The cross-sectional area of a wire affects its resistance inversely; thicker wires have lower resistance.

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    What is the lithosphere?

    The outer layer of Earth, composed of various rocks like igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. It is divided into tectonic plates that constantly move and interact, causing geological events like earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain formation.

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    What are biotic factors?

    Living organisms in an ecosystem. Examples include plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria.

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    What are abiotic factors?

    Non-living components of an ecosystem. Examples include sunlight, water, temperature, soil composition, atmospheric gases, and nutrients.

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    What are autotrophs?

    Organisms that can make their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis. Examples include plants, algae, and some bacteria.

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    What are heterotrophs?

    Organisms that cannot make their own food and must consume other organisms. Examples include animals, fungi, and some bacteria.

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    What is a food web?

    A diagram that shows the transfer of energy from one trophic level to the next. It consists of producers, consumers, and decomposers.

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    What is cellular respiration?

    The process by which organisms convert chemical energy stored in glucose into a form usable by cells, ATP.

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    What are trophic levels?

    The different levels in a food web, representing the flow of energy. Examples include producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, tertiary consumers, and decomposers.

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    What is a Galaxy?

    A group of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter, held together by gravity, with objects orbiting the galaxy's center of mass.

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    What kind of galaxy is the Milky Way?

    The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy with a central bulge and spiral arms.

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    What are the main types of galaxies?

    Spiral, elliptical, and irregular, each defining a different shape and structure.

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    What are terrestrial planets?

    The four innermost planets of our solar system, with solid, rocky surfaces, contrasting with the gas giants further out.

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    What makes Venus so hot?

    Venus has a thick, toxic atmosphere, making its surface incredibly hot.

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    What is a Lunar Eclipse?

    A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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    When does a Lunar Eclipse happen?

    A lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon phase when the Moon is opposite the Sun relative to Earth.

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    What is a Lunar Eclipse?

    The Moon must pass through Earth's shadow, creating a lunar eclipse. This is only possible when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned.

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    What is Absolute Magnitude?

    The intrinsic brightness of a star if it were located 10 parsecs (32.6 light-years) from Earth.

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    What is Spectral Classification?

    A classification system for stars based on their surface temperature, with the hottest stars being O-type and the coolest being M-type.

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    What is the Main Sequence?

    Stars in this stage are fusing hydrogen into helium in their core, like our Sun.

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    What are Dwarf Stars?

    Stars that are smaller and denser than the Sun, found in the lower-left portion of the H-R diagram.

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    What are Giant Stars?

    Stars that are larger and cooler than the Sun, found in the upper-right portion of the H-R diagram.

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    What are Spiral Galaxies?

    Galaxies with a central bulge and spiral arms winding outward, like the Milky Way.

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    What are Elliptical Galaxies?

    Galaxies with a smooth, elliptical shape and no distinct spiral arms or central bulge, usually older than spirals.

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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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