Science Chapter 2: Atoms and Molecules

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What contributes significantly to the mass of an atom?

Electrons

Photons

Only neutrons

Neutrons and protons (correct)

What is the charge of an ion that has gained electrons?

Variable

Neutral

Positive

Negative (correct)

Which statement correctly describes isotopes?

Atoms with different atomic numbers

Atoms of different elements with the same mass

Atoms of the same element with different neutrons (correct)

Atoms with the same number of neutrons

What defines a compound?

Matter made of different atoms in fixed proportions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a molecule?

Oxygen gas (O2) Signup and view all the answers

What role do protons play in defining an atom?

They define the atomic number and identity Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the characteristics of a compound compared to its individual elements?

The compound's characteristics may differ from the original elements Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest particle of a compound that can exist independently while retaining the compound's properties?

Molecule Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Solid Signup and view all the answers

What happens when more heat is applied to a solid?

It melts into a liquid. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes gases?

Gases have weak attractive forces and can be easily compressed. Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature does water boil at standard sea level pressure?

100° C Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the states of matter is true?

All three states of matter are forms of H2O. Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the process when a liquid becomes a gas?

Vaporization Signup and view all the answers

How does the molecular activity change during the melting of a substance?

Molecules move freely but still retain attraction. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements about liquids is correct?

Liquids take the shape of their container. Signup and view all the answers

At an altitude of 18,000 feet with an atmospheric pressure of about 500 millibars, at what temperature does water boil?

80° C Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter is typically the least dense?

Gases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the density of a substance?

The mass of the atoms and packing of molecules Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about solids is true?

Solids most commonly have tightly packed molecules. Signup and view all the answers

Which option represents a unit used to express density?

Grams per cubic centimeter Signup and view all the answers

How does changing the temperature of a solid primarily affect it?

It causes the atoms to vibrate more and potentially expand. Signup and view all the answers

What is easier to change in response to temperature fluctuations?

The volume of liquids Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about gases is correct?

Gases readily expand and contract with pressure change. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of matter?

Anything that has mass and occupies space. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the process of matter changing from gas to liquid?

Condensation Signup and view all the answers

What does density measure?

The amount of mass per unit volume. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about solids and liquids is accurate?

Both have fixed density. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of protons and neutrons in an atom?

They are located in the atom's nucleus and account for most of its mass. Signup and view all the answers

What primarily influences the chemical properties of an element?

The arrangement of electrons. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these interactions is the weakest on the atomic scale?

Gravity Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter is characterized by having a definite shape and volume?

Solid Signup and view all the answers

What determines the identity of an element?

The number of protons in the atom Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding atomic structure?

The outer shell of an atom can influence its electrical properties Signup and view all the answers

Which element has the atomic number 82?

Lead (Pb) Signup and view all the answers

How are elements organized in the Periodic Table?

According to their atomic number Signup and view all the answers

How many total electrons does a Copper atom have?

28 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of protons in determining an element?

They hold the nucleus together Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the electrical properties of an element when its outer shell is nearly full?

It becomes a good insulator Signup and view all the answers

What indicates the average mass of an element in atomic mass units (amu)?

Atomic mass Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a molecule that consists of two atoms of the same element?

Oxygen (O2) Signup and view all the answers

What indicates the number of particular atoms in a molecule?

Subscripts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes a mixture?

Maintains individual characteristics of its components Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of molecules in any substance?

They vibrate around rapidly Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct ratio of components in air?

21% Oxygen, 78% Nitrogen, 1% Carbon Dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the characteristics of metals in a mixture such as an alloy?

They may change, resulting in stronger and harder properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that temperature measures in a substance?

The molecular activity of the substance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a true statement about the separation of components in a mixture?

Components can be separated by physical means Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Module B-2 - Physics, Topic 2.1: Matter

Matter is a general term for any substance that occupies space and has mass.
The volume of a substance is the amount of space it occupies.
Mass cannot be created or destroyed.
Density is the mass per unit volume (m/V).
Solids and liquids are incompressible and have a fixed density.
Gases are compressible.
Atoms are the smallest constituent of elements.
Almost all the mass of an atom is concentrated in the nucleus, composed of protons and neutrons.
Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge, and neutrons have no charge.
Elements are matter where all atoms/molecules are identical.
Electrons surround the nucleus in successive energy levels called shells.
The number of protons in an atom determines the element.
The number of protons equals the number of electrons in a neutral atom.
The periodic table orders elements by atomic number.

Atomic Structure

Four fundamental interactions: Gravity, Weak Nuclear, Electromagnetic, and Strong Nuclear.
Gravity is insignificant on the atomic scale.
The Weak Nuclear Interaction contributes to radioactivity.
Electromagnetic Interaction is the source of electrical and magnetic energy.
The Strong Nuclear Interaction holds the nuclei together.

Atomic Number and Mass

The atomic number is the number of protons in an atom.
Atomic mass is the average mass of all the isotopes of an element.
The atomic mass is approximately equal to the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in an atom.

Ions

Ions are atoms that have gained or lost electrons.
An atom that has lost electrons becomes a positively charged ion.
An atom that has gained electrons becomes a negatively charged ion.

Isotopes

Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
The atomic number remains the same, but the atomic mass changes.
Not all isotopes are radioactive.

Molecules and Compounds

Atoms combine to form molecules.
Matter comprised of different elements is called a compound.
Compounds have specific proportions of elements.
Molecules are identical in a compound but are made of different atoms.
Molecular properties differ from individual element properties.

States of Matter

Matter exists in three states: solid, liquid, and gas.
Solids have a definite shape and volume.
Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.
Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume.
States can be changed by altering molecular activity. (melting, freezing, vaporization, etc.)

Mixtures

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances where each substance retains its original properties.
Mixtures can have varying ratios of elements that do not combine chemically.
Mixtures have physical combinations.
Mixtures can be separated into original components.
Examples: Salty water, Air, metal alloys.

Molecules and Matter

Molecules are not stationary—they vibrate continuously.
Temperature is a measure of molecular activity.
Molecules in solids are closely packed, liquids less closely packed, and gases are dispersed.
Gas flows more easily than liquids/solids because molecules experience less attraction and have more energy.

Density

Density is mass per unit volume.
Density determines how closely the molecules are packed.
Solids are usually denser than liquids; gases are least dense. There are exceptions to this general rule.

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