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What is the pH value of a neutral substance?
What is the pH value of a neutral substance?
How does the distance of valence electrons from the nucleus affect the reactivity of metals?
How does the distance of valence electrons from the nucleus affect the reactivity of metals?
Acids taste bitter.
Acids taste bitter.
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Non-metals gain electrons to achieve a full outer shell and are less reactive when their valence electrons are further from the nucleus.
Non-metals gain electrons to achieve a full outer shell and are less reactive when their valence electrons are further from the nucleus.
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What is produced when acids react with bases?
What is produced when acids react with bases?
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What process occurs when an atom loses or gains electrons?
What process occurs when an atom loses or gains electrons?
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The _____ scale ranges from 0 to 14, measuring acidity and alkalinity.
The _____ scale ranges from 0 to 14, measuring acidity and alkalinity.
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A _ gains electrons and becomes negatively charged.
A _ gains electrons and becomes negatively charged.
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Which type of radiation can penetrate through air and paper but can be stopped by aluminum?
Which type of radiation can penetrate through air and paper but can be stopped by aluminum?
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Match the type of bonding with its description:
Match the type of bonding with its description:
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Match the following types of reactions with their corresponding results:
Match the following types of reactions with their corresponding results:
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Which of the following statements about valency is true?
Which of the following statements about valency is true?
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Stable nuclei have too many protons and are radioactive.
Stable nuclei have too many protons and are radioactive.
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The law of conservation of mass states that matter can be created or destroyed during a chemical reaction.
The law of conservation of mass states that matter can be created or destroyed during a chemical reaction.
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What is the primary use of gamma rays in medicine?
What is the primary use of gamma rays in medicine?
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Ionic compounds are formed through the bonding of a _ and a _.
Ionic compounds are formed through the bonding of a _ and a _.
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Which of the following elements is classified as a non-metal?
Which of the following elements is classified as a non-metal?
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All atoms become stable by gaining or losing valence electrons.
All atoms become stable by gaining or losing valence electrons.
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What is the maximum number of electrons that the second shell of an atom can hold?
What is the maximum number of electrons that the second shell of an atom can hold?
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Sodium Chloride is commonly known as ______.
Sodium Chloride is commonly known as ______.
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Match the following groups of the periodic table with their characteristics:
Match the following groups of the periodic table with their characteristics:
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Which particle in an atom has a positive charge?
Which particle in an atom has a positive charge?
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Electrons are larger than protons and neutrons.
Electrons are larger than protons and neutrons.
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What is the process called when an atom emits light after being heated?
What is the process called when an atom emits light after being heated?
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Study Notes
Waves and Particle Model
- Transverse Waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave (e.g., water waves)
- Longitudinal Waves move in the same direction as the energy (e.g., sound waves), including compressions and rarefactions.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Radio Waves – communication
- Microwaves – cooking
- Infrared – heat transmission
- Visible Light – (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet)
- Ultraviolet – can cause cancer
- X-rays – medical imaging
- Gamma Rays – highly penetrating, kill cancer cells
Wavelength, Frequency & Speed
- Wavelength—the distance from one trough to another.
Electricity and Energy
- Electricity is measured in watts.
- Energy is measured in joules.
- Pitch is determined by frequency; higher frequency means higher pitch.
Law of Conservation of Energy
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed or transferred.
Heat Energy
- Heat moves from a hotter object to a cooler object until both are the same temperature.
- Conduction: Heat transfer between objects in contact.
- Convection: Heat transfer through fluids (liquids or gases).
- Radiation: Heat transfer through space.
Sound and the Ear
- Outer Ear: Pinna collects sound.
- Middle Ear: Ear drum vibrates, ossicles transmit vibrations.
- Inner Ear: Cochlea converts vibrations to electrical signals.
- Process: Sound waves -> ear canal -> eardrum -> ossicles -> cochlea -> auditory nerve -> brain.
Light and the Eye
- Lens: A curved transparent object that bends light.
- Convex Lens: Fat in the middle, skinny on the sides.
- Concave Lens: Skinny in the middle, fat on the sides.
- Converging—moving towards one point.
- Diverging—moving away from one point.
The Eye Structures
- Cornea: Clear part of the sclera.
- Iris: Controls pupil size.
- Lens: Focuses light onto the retina.
- Retina: Contains photoreceptors.
- Optic nerve: Sends impulses to the brain.
- Pupil: Hole in the eye that allows light to enter.
- Sclera: Outside layer of the eye.
Reflection and Refraction
- Reflect: Light bounces off a surface.
- Diffuse Reflection: Light reflects at many different angles.
- Refraction: Light bends as it passes through one medium to another.
The Five Senses
- Touch, taste, smell, sight, hearing.
Senses and Control (Biology)
- Receptors—sensory neurons—coordinators—motor neurons—effectors.
- Stimuli—something that sets off a reaction.
- Effectors—muscles/glands that respond to stimuli.
- Reflex actions—quick responses to stimuli without brain involvement.
Nervous System and Neurons
- Purpose: Detecting and responding to environmental changes.
- Synapse: Connects neurons.
- Neurons: Long cells carrying electrical signals.
- Sensory Neurons: Collect external information.
- Motor Neurons: Transmit messages to effectors.
- Interneurons: Allow communication and perception.
Endocrine System
- Purpose: Transmits messages via chemical signals (hormones).
- Major Glands: Brain, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, testes, ovaries
Homeostasis
- Keeping the body balanced (temperature, blood levels, pH).
- Negative Feedback Loop: Response to a change in a variable reverses that change.
Male Reproductive System
- Testes - Sperm production.
- Scrotum: Maintains temperature for sperm.
- Epididymis; Tubes that carry sperm to the vas deferens.
- Seminal Vesicles; Adds fluids to the sperm and semen.
Female Reproductive System
- Ovaries - Egg release.
- Fallopian tubes - transport eggs.
- Uterus - Development of the embryo.
- Vagina - Birth canal.
Fertilisation and Pregnancy
- When sperm and egg fuse, forming a zygote.
Labour & Birth
- Dilation
- Expulsion
- Delivery of placenta
Immune System - Line of Defence
- First line: Barriers (skin, mucus membranes).
- Second line: Non-specific responses (inflammation, fever).
- Third line: Targeted immune response (antibodies, lymphocytes).
Nutrition & Disease
- Nutritional diseases: Caused by nutrient deficiencies.
- Infectious diseases: Caused by pathogens.
- Vaccination: Exposure to a less harmful form of pathogen to build immunity.
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
- Asexual reproduction: Create genetic copies of oneself without another organism.
- Sexual reproduction: Combination of genetic material from two parents.
Periodic Table
- Groups—columns.
- Periods—rows.
- Atomic Number—number of protons.
- Atomic Mass—weight of protons and neutrons.
- Elements grouped by properties.
- Metalloids; Properties between metals and non metals.
Atom Structure
- Electrons orbit the nucleus.
- Protons are positively charged.
- Neutrons have no charge.
Flame Tests
- Identifying metal ions by the color the flame emits.
Reactivity & Stability
- Atom stability—full valence shell.
- Reactivity depends on valence electrons and distance from the nucleus.
Ionic Bonding
- Atoms gaining or losing electrons to form ions (cations and anions).
Compounds & Formulae
- Combining elements in specific ratios.
- Balancing chemical equations, making sure the same number of atoms of each kind appear on both sides of the equation.
Electron Diagrams
- Visual representation of electrons in atoms.
- Lewis dot diagrams—show valence electrons.
Acid-Base Reactions
- pH scale (0-14), neutral pH is 7.
- Acids have hydrogen ions (H+); Bases have hydroxide ions (OH-).
- Neutralization: Acids and bases react to form a salt and water.
Radioactivity
- Half-life: Time for half of a radioactive material to decay.
- Types of radiation: Alpha, beta, gamma.
- Uses of radioactivity: Medicine, research.
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
- Biotic: Living things in an environment.
- Abiotic: Non-living components of an environment.
Ecosystem
- Interactions between biotic and abiotic factors.
Food Chains, Food Webs, and Energy Flows
- Producers, consumers, and decomposers.
The Cycles (e.g., Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus)
- Biogeochemical cycles—the cycling of elements through the Earth.
- Details of each cycle.
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts in physics including wave types, the electromagnetic spectrum, and the principles of energy conservation. It also addresses key measurements like wavelength, frequency, and speed, as well as electricity and heat energy. Test your knowledge on these essential topics!
