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Which subatomic particle is positively charged?
Which subatomic particle is positively charged?
- Proton (correct)
- Ion
- Electron
- Neutron
Which of the following correctly describes ionic compounds?
Which of the following correctly describes ionic compounds?
- They usually conduct electricity in solid form.
- They are formed from the transfer of electrons between atoms. (correct)
- They consist of molecules that share electrons.
- They typically have low melting points.
What is the pH range of acidic solutions?
What is the pH range of acidic solutions?
- Greater than 7
- 0 to 14
- 7 to 14
- 0 to 7 (correct)
How can endothermic reactions be characterized?
How can endothermic reactions be characterized?
Which part of a distance-time graph indicates uniform motion?
Which part of a distance-time graph indicates uniform motion?
Which of the following is a characteristic of kinetic energy?
Which of the following is a characteristic of kinetic energy?
When balancing a chemical equation, which law must be followed?
When balancing a chemical equation, which law must be followed?
What formula can be used to calculate work done when a force is applied?
What formula can be used to calculate work done when a force is applied?
What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?
What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?
Which cellular transport mechanism requires energy?
Which cellular transport mechanism requires energy?
Which of the following accurately describes phototropism?
Which of the following accurately describes phototropism?
What does the fluid mosaic model describe?
What does the fluid mosaic model describe?
Which process represents an example of the greenhouse effect?
Which process represents an example of the greenhouse effect?
Which characteristic differentiates xylem from phloem?
Which characteristic differentiates xylem from phloem?
What are the three points of cell theory?
What are the three points of cell theory?
Which of these conditions relates to efficiency in biological systems?
Which of these conditions relates to efficiency in biological systems?
Flashcards
Specific Heat Capacity
Specific Heat Capacity
A measure of how much heat energy is required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius.
Heat of Fusion/Vaporization
Heat of Fusion/Vaporization
The energy absorbed or released during a change of state (solid to liquid or liquid to gas).
Conduction
Conduction
The process of transferring heat through direct contact.
Convection
Convection
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Radiation
Radiation
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Albedo
Albedo
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Greenhouse Effect
Greenhouse Effect
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Climatograph
Climatograph
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Subatomic Particles
Subatomic Particles
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Ionic vs. Covalent Bonds
Ionic vs. Covalent Bonds
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pH Scale
pH Scale
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Work
Work
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Potential and Kinetic Energy
Potential and Kinetic Energy
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Total Mechanical Energy
Total Mechanical Energy
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Scalars vs. Vectors
Scalars vs. Vectors
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Chemical Reactions
Chemical Reactions
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Study Notes
Chemistry
- Matter & the periodic table:
- Atomic models (scientists and characteristics)
- Subatomic particles (characteristics)
- Element groups (general characteristics)
- Diatomic and polyatomic elements
- Compounds:
- Covalent and ionic bond formation
- Ionic vs. molecular compounds (comparison)
- Naming ionic and molecular compounds
- Acids and bases and solubility:
- pH scale
- Acid and base properties
- Acid naming
- Acid-base indicators
- Solubility table for ionic compounds
- Mole calculations:
- Conversions between grams and moles
- Mole-to-atom/molecule conversions
- Atom/molecule-to-mole conversions
- Reactions:
- Evidence of chemical reactions
- Reaction types (how to recognize)
- Endothermic vs. exothermic reactions
- Predicting products and writing equations
- Balancing chemical equations
- Mole ratios for predicting reactants/products
Physics
- Definitions:
- Scalar vs. vector quantities (examples)
- Kinematics:
- Calculating distance and displacement
- Calculating speed and velocity
- Calculating acceleration
- Distance-time, velocity-time, and acceleration-time graphs (uniform and accelerated motion)
- Energetics:
- Calculating work (direction of force)
- Calculating work from a distance-time graph
- Calculating potential and kinetic energy
- Energy conversions (e.g., dropping object, pendulum, roller coaster)
- Calculating total mechanical energy – stays constant
- Calculating efficiency
Biology
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Microscopes:
- Microscope parts and functions
- Microscope calculations (high power field of view, specimen size)
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Cell theory:
- The three points of cell theory
- Cellular organization
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Plant and animal cells:
- Cell organelles (functions)
- Plant vs animal cell comparison
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Cell Membrane:
- Fluid mosaic model
- Active vs. passive transport
- Tonicity
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Surface area to volume:
- Surface area/volume ratio and cell efficiency
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Plant structure:
- Plant organ systems (2) and tissue systems (3)
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Gas transport:
- Photosynthesis vs cellular respiration (chemical reactions & where/when)
- Xylem & phloem (comparison & function)
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Water and sugar transport:
- Water properties; root pressure; transpiration pull
- Plant tropisms (phototropism & gravitropism) – positive & negative responses
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Global Systems:
- Heat calculations (specific heat, heat of fusion, heat of vaporization)
- Heating curve of water
- Weather & climate (types, heat transfer, albedo, greenhouse effect, climatographs)
- Climate change causes & effects
- Biomes & organism adaptations
- Climate & weather key terms
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