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Which of the following is a property of isotopes?

  • They behave differently in chemical reactions.
  • They have different numbers of protons only.
  • They have different electron configurations.
  • They have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. (correct)

Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.

True (A)

What is the principle of conservation of energy?

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

The mass of an object multiplied by the gravitational field strength gives its ______.

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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

<p>Diffusion = Movement of particles from high to low concentration Osmosis = Diffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane Active Transport = Movement of substances against a concentration gradient Cell Cycle = The series of events that lead to cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical reaction type is characterized by absorbing heat?

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Current is the flow of electrons through a conductor.

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological processes?

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In a series circuit, the total resistance is equal to the sum of the ______ resistances.

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Which of the following best describes Hooke's law?

<p>The force applied to a spring is directly proportional to its displacement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Atomic Structure

The arrangement of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom.

Density

Mass per unit volume of a substance.

Specific Heat Capacity (SHC)

The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1°C.

Hooke's Law

The force needed to extend or compress a spring is directly proportional to the extension or compression.

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States of Matter

The different forms in which matter can exist: solid, liquid, and gas.

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Series Circuit

Components are connected end-to-end in a single loop.

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Parallel Circuit

Components are connected across a common potential difference.

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Isotopes

Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.

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Half-life

The time taken for half the radioactive nuclei in a sample to decay.

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Photosynthesis

The process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

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Study Notes

Physics

  • History of the atom and atomic structure
  • Density
  • Particle theory and states of matter
  • SHC
  • Pressure of gases
  • Mass, weight and gravity
  • Mechanical energy stores
  • Work done and power
  • Forces and elasticity
  • Investigating Hooke's law
  • Static electricity
  • Current and potential difference
  • Circuits – the basics
  • Resistance and V=IR
  • Circuit devices
  • Series and parallel circuits
  • More on series and parallel circuits
  • Energy and power in circuits
  • Wave basics
  • Wave experiments
  • Wave reflection
  • More on reflection
  • Refraction
  • More on refraction
  • Electromagnetic waves
  • More on electromagnetic waves
  • Uses of EM waves
  • More uses of EM waves
  • Isotopes and Radioactive decay
  • Radiation properties and decay equations
  • Electron energy levels
  • Half-life
  • Dangers of radioactivity
  • Conservation of energy
  • Efficiency
  • Energy transfer by heating

Chemistry

  • States of matter
  • The atom
  • Density
  • Particle theory and states of matter
  • Atomic Structure
  • Electron shells
  • The periodic table
  • Atoms, ions and isotopes
  • Ionic bonding
  • Ionic compounds
  • Simple molecules
  • Giant covalent structures
  • Fullerenes
  • Metals
  • Polymers and properties of materials
  • Purity
  • States, structure and bonding
  • Distillation
  • Filtration and crystallisation
  • Chromatography
  • Interpreting chromatograms
  • Relative masses
  • Endothermic and exothermic reactions
  • Bond energies
  • Acids and bases
  • Strong and weak acids
  • Reactions of acids
  • Making salts
  • Tests for gases
  • Group 1 and Group 7
  • Halogen displacement reactions
  • Group 0
  • Reactivity of metals
  • The reactivity series and displacement
  • Reaction rates and experiments
  • Calculating rates
  • Collision theory
  • Catalysts
  • Hydrocarbons and Cracking
  • Atmosphere
  • Greenhouse effect
  • Global warming
  • Pollutants and water treatment

Biology

  • Cells and microscopy
  • Light microscopy
  • More on light microscopy
  • DNA
  • Enzymes
  • More on enzymes
  • Investigating enzyme activity
  • Respiration
  • More on respiration
  • Biological molecules
  • Photosynthesis
  • Rate of photosynthesis
  • The cell cycle and mitosis
  • Cell differentiation and stem cells
  • Diffusion and active transport
  • Osmosis
  • Exchanging substances
  • Exchange surfaces
  • More on exchange surfaces
  • The circulatory system
  • The blood vessels
  • The blood
  • Plant transport systems and transpiration
  • More on transpiration
  • Investigating transpiration
  • Genes and variation
  • More on variation and genetic variants
  • Sexual reproduction and meiosis
  • Sex determination and asexual reproduction
  • Genetic diagrams
  • Classification
  • Evolution and natural selection
  • Evidence for evolution
  • Investigating distribution and abundance
  • Using keys and factors affecting distribution
  • Using transects
  • Human impacts on ecosystems
  • Maintaining biodiversity
  • Selective breeding
  • Genetic engineering
  • More on genetic engineering

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Test your knowledge on various physics concepts including atomic structure, states of matter, electricity, and waves. This quiz covers fundamental topics such as density, forces, energy conservation, and radioactivity, ideal for students looking to reinforce their understanding of physics principles.

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