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What is an element?
What is an element?
- A pure substance that can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical methods
- A compound formed by the combination of different elements
- A mixture of different substances that can be separated by physical means
- A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical methods (correct)
How many elements have been discovered so far?
How many elements have been discovered so far?
- 120
- 100
- 92
- 118 (correct)
What are the symbols for elements?
What are the symbols for elements?
- The symbol is created by combining the first two letters of the element's name
- The first letter is lowercase followed by an uppercase letter
- The first letter is always a capital letter followed by a small letter (correct)
- Always a single letter representing the element's name
What is the symbol for chlorine?
What is the symbol for chlorine?
Which element's symbol is derived from its Latin name 'cupric'?
Which element's symbol is derived from its Latin name 'cupric'?
How many elements are gases at room temperature?
How many elements are gases at room temperature?
Which element is a liquid at room temperature?
Which element is a liquid at room temperature?
Which type of elements are good electrical conductors and malleable?
Which type of elements are good electrical conductors and malleable?
Where are metals found in the Periodic Table in relation to the 'staircase line'?
Where are metals found in the Periodic Table in relation to the 'staircase line'?
In the Periodic Table, where are elements with similar chemical properties found?
In the Periodic Table, where are elements with similar chemical properties found?
What are the tiny particles that elements are made up of called?
What are the tiny particles that elements are made up of called?
What is the element used to kill bacteria in swimming pools and drinking water?
What is the element used to kill bacteria in swimming pools and drinking water?
Which element is used as fuel in space shuttles?
Which element is used as fuel in space shuttles?
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Study Notes
Elements Overview
- Elements are pure substances that consist of only one type of atom.
- Currently, 118 elements have been discovered, each identified by a unique atomic number.
Chemical Symbols
- Each element is represented by a one or two-letter chemical symbol, often derived from its name in English or other languages.
- Chlorine's symbol is Cl, stemming from its name.
Latin Names and Symbols
- The symbol for copper, derived from its Latin name 'cupric,' is Cu.
States of Matter
- At room temperature, 11 elements exist as gases, including oxygen and nitrogen.
- Only one element, mercury (Hg), is a liquid at room temperature.
Metal Properties
- Metals are typically good electrical conductors and exhibit malleability, allowing them to be shaped without breaking.
Periodic Table Organization
- In the Periodic Table, metals are located to the left of the 'staircase line' that distinguishes metals from non-metals.
- Elements with similar chemical properties are grouped together in vertical columns known as groups or families.
Composition of Elements
- Elements are composed of tiny particles called atoms, which are the fundamental building blocks of matter.
Elemental Uses
- Chlorine is commonly used to kill bacteria in swimming pools and drinking water, ensuring sanitation.
- Liquid hydrogen serves as a fuel in space shuttles, providing the necessary energy for thrust during launch.
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