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Which process involves the rapid capture of neutrons by an atom?

  • Alpha Ladder
  • R-Process (correct)
  • S-Process
  • CNO Cycle

What elements does the alpha ladder process primarily form, starting from Silicon-28?

  • Elements with odd mass numbers.
  • Elements with mass numbers that are multiples of 4. (correct)
  • Elements with mass numbers that are multiples of 3.
  • Elements with mass numbers that are multiples of 5.

Which subatomic particle carries a positive charge?

  • Proton (correct)
  • Anion
  • Electron
  • Neutron

What type of ion is formed when an atom gains an electron?

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Which of the following best describes the CNO cycle?

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Which scientist proposed the planetary model of the atom?

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Which process specifically occurs in red giants?

<p>S-Process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which particle was discovered by James Chadwick?

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Which of the following elements is NOT present in carbohydrates?

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A polysaccharide is best described as which of the following?

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Which biomolecule contains nitrogen in addition to carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?

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What is the primary function of reading food labels?

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What does a calorie measure?

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Which of the following best describes the primary structure of a protein?

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Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of which biomolecule?

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Which biomolecule contains phosphorus?

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What event characterizes the epoch of recombination in the early universe?

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Which of the following best describes the process of stellar nucleosynthesis?

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According to the passage, what is the primary characteristic of a main sequence star?

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What triggers a 'redshift' in the context of astronomy and cosmology?

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Which of the following is the correct order of events, from earliest to latest, according to the provided information?

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Which process is primarily responsible for energy production in stars smaller than the Sun?

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What is the significance of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)?

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What is the main characteristic of Triple Alpha Process Nucleosynthesis?

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What does the atomic number represent in an atom?

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What is the mass number (A) of an atom equivalent to?

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If an atom has a mass number of 23 and contains 12 neutrons, how many protons does it have?

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Which of the following describes the ground state of an atom?

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the third energy level (n=3)?

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Which rule states that no more than two electrons can occupy a single atomic orbital, and if two electrons occupy the same orbital, they must have opposite spins?

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According to Hund's rule, how will electrons fill a set of orbitals of equal energy?

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In electron configuration notation, what does the superscript number represent?

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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According to Chargaff's rule, which base pairing is correct in DNA?

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What characteristic defines lipids?

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In the context of protein structure, what defines the quaternary stucture?

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What is the alpha ladder process primarily responsible for in stars?

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What is the significance of the tri alpha process in stellar evolution?

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What is produced when fats and oils are heated with aqueous solutions of bases?

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What is the correct chemical process that form Nitrogen-13, when Carbon-12 is introduced?

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What determines whether a molecule with polar bonds is polar overall?

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What is electronegativity (EN) a measure of?

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When do non-polar covalent bonds occur?

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What causes a protostar to ignite and start nuclear fusion?

<p>Gravity pulling hydrogen gas until it spins faster and faster. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main process occurring during Big Bang nucleosynthesis?

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What is one of the signs in the life cycle of stars, what happens when a star becomes a red giant?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the characteristics of polar covalent bonds?

<p>They involve the unequal sharing of electron pairs due to a significant difference in electronegativity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event directly precedes the formation of a white dwarf?

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Flashcards

Inflation

Theory that explains rapid expansion of space in the early universe.

Nucleosynthesis

Process creating new atomic nuclei from existing protons and neutrons.

Recombination

Epoch where electrons and protons formed neutral hydrogen atoms.

Annihilation

Reaction where a particle and its antiparticle collide and vanish, releasing energy.

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Redshift

Displacement of spectral lines towards longer wavelengths in distant radiation.

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Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)

Electromagnetic radiation from an early stage of the universe.

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Stellar Evolution

Process explaining how a star changes throughout its life.

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Supernova

The largest explosion occurring in space during a star's death.

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Alpha Ladder

A sequence of nuclear fusion reactions forming alpha elements starting from Silicon-28.

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CNO Cycle

A catalytic cycle converting hydrogen into helium using carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.

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R-Process

A rapid neutron capture process that forms heavy elements in stars.

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S-Process

A slow neutron capture process that occurs in red giants.

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Atomic Theory

Matter is composed of indivisible particles called atoms, with fixed ratios in compounds.

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Sub-Atomic Particles

Basic components of an atom: protons, electrons, and neutrons.

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Cation

Positively charged ion formed when an atom loses an electron.

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Anion

Negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains an electron.

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Nitrogen (N)

An essential element found in amino acids and proteins.

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Types of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are classified into monosaccharides and polysaccharides.

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Monosaccharide

The simplest form of carbohydrate, consisting of a single sugar molecule.

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Disaccharide

Carbohydrates formed by two linked sugar molecules.

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Polysaccharide

Carbohydrates made up of many sugar molecules linked together.

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Food Label

A label providing nutritional information and ingredient details on packaged food.

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Protein Structure

Proteins have four levels of structure: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.

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Calorie

A unit of measurement for the energy provided by food.

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Quarternary structure

The overall shape formed when multiple polypeptides bind together, like hemoglobin.

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Nucleic Acids

Biomolecules that encode, transmit, and express genetic information; includes DNA and RNA.

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Chargaff's Rule

In DNA, Adenine pairs with Thymine and Guanine pairs with Cytosine.

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Lipids

A diverse group of hydrophobic biomolecules, including fats and oils, which form cell membranes.

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Saponification

The process of making soap through the reaction of fats and oils with a base.

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Proton-Proton Chain Reaction

A nuclear process where protons and neutrons fuse to produce helium in stars.

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Tri Alpha Process

A reaction in red giant stars where three helium-4 nuclei are fused to produce carbon.

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Polar Molecules

Molecules with an asymmetrical shape or lone pairs, leading to unequal charge distribution.

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Electronegativity (EN)

Measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a bond; higher values mean stronger attraction.

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Non-polar Covalent Bonds

Bonds formed when electron pairs are shared equally, or EN difference is less than 0.5.

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Polar Covalent Bonds

Bonds where electrons are unequally shared, resulting in partial charges on atoms.

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Molecular Shape and Polarity

The shape of a molecule affects its polarity; asymmetrical shapes lead to polar molecules.

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Protostar Formation

A stellar phase where a nebula collapses under gravity, forming a core that heats up.

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Main Sequence Star

A stage in stellar evolution when nuclear fusion occurs, creating energy and stability.

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Red Giant

A late stellar phase where a star expands and cools, losing energy and changing color.

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Mass Number (A)

The sum of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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Atomic Number (Z)

The number of protons in an atom, which defines the element.

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Neutral Atom

An atom where the number of protons equals the number of electrons.

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Energy Level (N)

Specific regions around the nucleus where electrons can be found, determined by quantum mechanics.

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Maximum Electrons Formula

The maximum number of electrons in an energy level is given by 2N².

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Electron Configuration

The arrangement of electrons in atomic orbitals around the nucleus.

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Pauli's Exclusion Principle

States that no more than two electrons can occupy the same orbital; they must spin in opposite directions.

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Hund's Rule

Electrons will occupy degenerate orbitals singly and with the same spin before pairing up.

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Atomic Orbitals

Regions in an atom where there is a high probability of finding electrons, classified as s, p, d, f.

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Study Notes

Physical Science

  • Physical science is the study of non-living systems, contrasting with life science.
  • Cosmology is a branch of astronomy focusing on the origin and evolution of the universe, from the Big Bang to the future.
  • The Big Bang theory explains the initial formation of elements through nucleosynthesis, stellar evolution, and supernovae.
  • Big bang nucleosynthesis formed hydrogen, helium, and lithium.
  • Stellar formation and evolution produced elements heavier than beryllium to iron.
  • Stellar explosions (supernovae) created elements heavier than iron.
  • Atoms are the smallest units that possess all the properties of an element.
  • They are made of smaller subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
  • Atomic number (Z) indicates the number of protons in an atom. In a neutral atom, the number of protons equals the number of electrons.
  • Atomic mass (A) is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom.
  • Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different atomic masses, and hence different numbers of neutrons.
  • Ions are positively or negatively charged particles with the same number of protons but different numbers of electrons

Stages of Big Bang Theory

  • Singularity is a point in space and time where the universe was infinitely hot and dense.
  • Inflation describes exponential expansion of space in the early universe.
  • Nucleosynthesis is the process of creating atomic nuclei from preexisting particles.
  • Recombination is when protons and electrons combine to form neutral hydrogen atoms.
  • Annihilation is the reaction where a particle and its antiparticle collide and release energy.
  • Redshift describes the displacement of spectral lines toward longer wavelengths in radiation from distant galaxies.

Stars

  • Stellar evolution is the process of change in a star over time.
  • Stellar nucleosynthesis is the creation of new elements by nuclear fusion reactions within stars.
  • Supernova nucleosynthesis is the process that creates different chemical elements during supernovae explosions.
  • Main sequence stars fuse hydrogen into helium in their cores.
  • Red giant stars are in the later stages of stellar evolution and are a result of a star running out of hydrogen in its core.
  • Supernovae are massive explosions of stars that produce elements heavier than iron and release a large amount of energy.
  • Proton-proton chain reactions and CNO cycles are different fusion reactions in stars that produce helium from hydrogen.
  • Alpha ladder processes form heavier elements from helium.
  • Neutron capture in stars (s-process and r-process) generates elements heavier than iron.

Atomic Structure

  • Atoms are composed of subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
  • The atomic number (Z) defines the number of protons in an atom.
  • The atomic mass (A) is the sum of protons and neutrons.
  • Isotopes are atoms with the same atomic number but different atomic masses.
  • Ions are atoms with an unequal number of protons and electrons.

Atomic Models and Theories

  • Early models of atomic structure were proposed.
  • Dalton's Atomic Theory proposed that atoms are fundamental, indivisible units of matter and that different elements have different atoms.
  • Thomson discovered the electron.
  • Bohr's model described electrons orbiting the nucleus in specific energy levels.
  • Chadwick discovered the neutron.

Covalent Compounds

  • Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons.
  • Different types of covalent bonds include single, double, and triple covalent bonds.
  • Covalent compounds are formed when nonmetals combine. (e.g., H2O, H2)

Biomolecules

  • Biomolecules are large organic molecules found in living organisms.
  • Examples include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
  • Carbohydrates are primarily energy sources and major structural components.
  • Lipids are diverse molecules responsible for energy storage and membrane structure.
  • Proteins perform various functions, including enzymes and structural components.
  • Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

Atomic Properties and Forces

  • Polarity determines how equally electrons are shared between atoms in a molecule.
  • Electronegativity measures how strongly an atom attracts electrons.
  • Polar bonds occur when there is a difference in electronegativity between atoms, leading to unequal sharing of electrons.
  • Polar molecules have a net dipole moment as the bonds do not cancel out
  • Non-polar molecules have equal sharing of electrons, and the dipole moments cancel.

Stellar Formation

  • Nebulae are clouds of gas and dust in space.
  • Protostars form from nebulae due to gravitational forces.
  • Main sequence stars fuse hydrogen into helium in their cores, releasing energy.
  • Red giant stars are the later stages of stellar evolution, where hydrogen fusion ceases in the core.
  • Supernovae are the explosions of massive stars, creating heavier elements, and leaving remnants like neutron stars or black holes.
  • Nucleosynthesis is the process of creating atomic nuclei in stars.

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