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Questions and Answers
Which statement correctly describes a solid?
Which statement correctly describes a solid?
- It has a definite shape but no fixed volume.
- Its particles are loosely packed and can slide past each other.
- It occupies the entire volume of its container with free-moving particles.
- It has a definite shape and volume with tightly packed particles. (correct)
What is the main feature of gases?
What is the main feature of gases?
- They have a fixed shape and volume.
- They exhibit strong intermolecular forces between particles.
- Their particles move slowly and are closely packed.
- They fill the entire volume of their container and can be compressed. (correct)
Which type of solid is held together by ionic bonds?
Which type of solid is held together by ionic bonds?
- Iron
- Candle wax
- Diamond
- Sodium chloride (correct)
What is an example of a molecular solid?
What is an example of a molecular solid?
Which characteristic applies to liquids?
Which characteristic applies to liquids?
What distinguishes plasma from other states of matter?
What distinguishes plasma from other states of matter?
Which phase of matter has the highest kinetic energy?
Which phase of matter has the highest kinetic energy?
Which property is NOT characteristic of liquids?
Which property is NOT characteristic of liquids?
What is Bose-Einstein condensate?
What is Bose-Einstein condensate?
What occurs during the process of boiling?
What occurs during the process of boiling?
Which of the following represents a physical change?
Which of the following represents a physical change?
Which statement accurately distinguishes a chemical change from a physical change?
Which statement accurately distinguishes a chemical change from a physical change?
What is the main characteristic of fermionic condensates?
What is the main characteristic of fermionic condensates?
What defines a molecule?
What defines a molecule?
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?
What does sublimation refer to?
What does sublimation refer to?
Which of the following properties is NOT a physical property?
Which of the following properties is NOT a physical property?
What does the atomic number represent?
What does the atomic number represent?
Which of the following is a sign of a chemical change?
Which of the following is a sign of a chemical change?
An example of a molecule is:
An example of a molecule is:
Which of the following is NOT a subatomic particle?
Which of the following is NOT a subatomic particle?
What role do molecules play in biological processes?
What role do molecules play in biological processes?
Which statement about the periodic table is accurate?
Which statement about the periodic table is accurate?
What happens to electrons during ionic bonding?
What happens to electrons during ionic bonding?
Flashcards
Atom
Atom
The smallest possible unit of an element that retains its chemical properties. It's the building block for all matter!
Element
Element
A pure substance made up of only one type of atom. It cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
Solid
Solid
A state of matter where particles are tightly packed, giving it a definite shape and volume. Think of a solid block of ice.
Liquid
Liquid
A state of matter with no fixed shape but a fixed volume. Think of water flowing in a container.
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Gas
Gas
A state of matter where particles move very quickly and are spread far apart, easily compressed. Think of air.
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Plasma
Plasma
A hot, ionized gas made up of electrically charged particles, like electrons breaking free. Think of lightning or the sun.
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Metallic solid
Metallic solid
A type of solid held together by metallic bonds where electrons are shared throughout the structure. Think of metals like gold or copper.
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Ionic solid
Ionic solid
A type of solid held together by ionic bonds, where oppositely charged ions are attracted to each other. Think of table salt.
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Molecule
Molecule
When two or more atoms bond together chemically.
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Covalent Bond
Covalent Bond
When atoms share electrons.
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Ionic Bond
Ionic Bond
When atoms transfer electrons.
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Nucleus
Nucleus
The center of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.
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Electrons
Electrons
Tiny particles that orbit the nucleus, carrying a negative charge.
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Atomic Number
Atomic Number
The number of protons in the nucleus, defining the element.
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Bose-Einstein Condensate
Bose-Einstein Condensate
A state of matter where a gas is cooled to temperatures near absolute zero, causing the atoms to lose their individual identities and behave collectively like a wave.
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Fermionic Condensate
Fermionic Condensate
A state of matter formed by fermions (atoms) interacting at extremely low temperatures to form a single, wave-like entity.
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Physical Change
Physical Change
A change in the form or appearance of a substance without altering its chemical composition. Examples include changing the state of matter (solid, liquid, gas), cutting, or dissolving.
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Chemical Change
Chemical Change
A change in the chemical composition of a substance, resulting in the formation of a new substance with different properties. Examples include burning wood, rusting metal, and baking a cake.
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Sublimation
Sublimation
The process where a solid directly transforms into a gas without passing through the liquid phase. Example: Dry ice changing into carbon dioxide gas.
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Freezing/Solidification
Freezing/Solidification
The change of state from liquid to solid. Example: Water turning into ice.
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Lesson 1: Matter
- Matter encompasses all substances and materials in the universe.
- Matter has mass and occupies space.
- Examples include air, water, rocks, and food.
- Atoms are the smallest particles of an element that maintain its chemical properties.
- Elements are substances made of only one type of atom.
- Elements cannot be broken down further by chemical processes.
- John Dalton proposed that the universe is made of numerous tiny identical particles called molecules.
Phases of Matter
Solids
- Solids have a definite shape and volume.
- Particles are tightly packed.
- Classification of Solids:
- Molecular solids: held together by forces similar to liquids (weakest).
- Examples: candle wax, ice.
- Metallic solids: held together by metallic bonds where electrons are shared throughout the solid.
- Examples: iron, gold, copper, zinc.
- Ionic solids: held together by strong ionic bonds.
- Examples: sodium chloride (table salt).
- Covalent network solids: held together by strong covalent bonds; giant covalent substances.
- Example: Diamond.
- Molecular solids: held together by forces similar to liquids (weakest).
Liquids
- Liquids have no fixed shape but have a fixed volume.
- Particles are close together but can move past each other.
- Properties of Liquids:
- Cohesion and surface tension: attraction between liquid molecules.
- Adhesion: attraction between liquid and different materials.
- Capillary action: ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces.
- Viscosity: resistance to flow.
- Evaporation: transition from liquid to gas.
- Volatility and vapor pressure: tendency of a liquid to vaporize.
Gases
- Gases have neither fixed shape nor fixed volume.
- Particles are far apart and move rapidly due to the empty space surrounding them.
- Gases can easily be compressed.
- Gases occupy the entire space of their container because their particles are in constant motion.
Lesson 2: Physical and Chemical Changes
- Physical Changes: Changes in appearance or form without altering the substance's composition.
- Examples include color, volume, shape, and phase changes (melting, freezing, dissolving).
- Chemical Changes: Changes that form new substances with different properties.
- Examples include burning wood, rusting iron, baking a cake.
- Indicators of chemical changes include color changes, gas production, odor change, and temperature/light changes.
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