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Which statement about the proton is accurate?
How is the number of neutrons in an atom determined?
What is the correct symbol for a uranium atom with a mass number of 235?
What does the atomic number of an element represent?
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How many protons does an isotope of sodium with a mass number of 25 contain?
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What is the average atomic mass of boron, given the isotopes Boron-10 and Boron-11 with respective abundances?
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Which type of radiation is generally considered to be harmful?
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In Bohr's model, what causes electrons to move to higher energy levels?
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What happens to an electron when it absorbs energy?
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What characterizes a continuous spectrum?
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Which of the following statements about line spectra is true?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic radiation?
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What contributes to the formation of line spectra when an electron returns to its original energy level?
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Which two elements are the only liquids at room temperature?
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What is the main explanation provided by Bohr's model regarding light emission?
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Which property differentiates a transition metal from other metal categories?
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Which subatomic particle is NOT found in the nucleus of an atom?
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What is the total number of neutrons in an atom of lead (Pb) with mass number 207?
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How many electrons are present in a neutral atom of sodium (Na) with atomic number 11?
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What is the atomic mass of lithium (Li) if it has 3 protons, 4 neutrons, and 3 electrons?
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Which statement is true regarding isotopes?
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What happens when electrons in an atom absorb energy?
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What characterizes the line spectrum produced by hydrogen atoms?
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In the process of radioactive decay, what is typically released?
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Study Notes
Scientific Method
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Steps:
- Define a problem/ask a question
- Make observations
- Develop a hypothesis
- Collect data (qualitative or quantitative)
- Identify independent and dependent variables
- Control and experimental groups/setups
- Draw conclusions
- Constants: Factors that are kept the same in an experiment
- Observation vs. Inference: Observation uses senses, inference is an interpretation based on observations
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Graphing Data:
- Title that summarizes experiment
- Labeled axes with units
- Equal intervals
- Independent variable on x-axis, dependent variable on y-axis
- Range: The difference between the highest and lowest data points
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Line vs. Bar Graphs:
- Line graph: Continuous data, shows trends over time
- Bar graph: Discrete data, comparing individual categories
- Ensuring Accuracy: Multiple trials, control variables carefully, eliminate bias
- Range of Data: Reports the difference between the highest and lowest data points
Ecology
- Definition: The study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment
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Levels of Organization:
- Species: A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
- Population: A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area
- Community: All the populations of different species living in a given area
- Ecosystem: A community of organisms and their physical environment
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Biotic and Abiotic Factors:
- Biotic: Living factors (e.g., plants, animals, bacteria)
- Abiotic: Nonliving factors (e.g., temperature, sunlight, water)
- Population Density: The number of individuals per unit area
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Factors Affecting Density:
- Emigration: Individuals leaving a population
- Immigration: Individuals entering a population
- Births: New individuals born into the population
- Deaths: Individuals dying within the population
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Dispersion Patterns:
- Clumped: Individuals are clustered together, often due to resources or social interactions
- Uniform: Individuals are evenly spaced, often due to competition or territoriality
- Random: Individuals are distributed randomly, often due to chance
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Relationships Between Organisms:
- Competition: Organisms fight for the same limited resources, often within or between species
- Herbivory: A herbivore eats a plant
- Predation: A predator hunts and kills another organism (prey) for food
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Symbiosis: A close, long-term relationship between two species
- Mutualism: Both species benefit
- Parasitism: One species (parasite) benefits, the other (host) is harmed
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Food Chains and Webs:
- Producers/Autotrophs: Organisms that make their own food (e.g., plants)
- Consumers/Heterotrophs: Organisms that eat other organisms
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Levels of Consumers:
- Primary: Eats producers
- Secondary: Eats primary consumers
- Tertiary: Eats secondary consumers
- Decomposers: Break down dead organisms and waste
- Energy Source: The sun is the ultimate source of energy for all ecosystems
Atomic Structure
- Protons have a +1 charge and are located in the nucleus of an atom.
- Neutrons have a 0 charge and are located in the nucleus of an atom.
- The number of protons in an atom is equal to the atomic number.
- The number of neutrons in an atom is equal to the mass number minus the atomic number.
- Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
- The average atomic mass of an element is calculated by taking into account the mass of each isotope and its abundance.
Electromagnetic Radiation
- Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation.
- Electromagnetic radiation includes visible light, infrared light, UV light, microwaves, radio waves, and X-rays.
- Continuous spectrum appears as a rainbow with no breaks in between.
- Line spectrum occurs because electrons absorb energy, jump to higher energy levels, and then release specific wavelengths of light when they fall back down to lower energy levels.
Bohr's Model
- Bohr’s model can explain why we see specific lines of light instead of a full spectrum.
- Electrons can jump to higher energy levels when they absorb energy from light or heat.
- When electrons fall back to their ground energy level, they release energy in the form of light.
Radiation
- X-rays are considered dangerous/harmful radiation.
- Visible light, radio waves, infrared radiation, and microwaves are not considered dangerous/harmful radiation.
Periodic Table
- The periodic table is organized by atomic number.
- The periodic table is divided into periods (rows) and groups (columns).
- Group 1a (1) are the alkali metals, Group 2a (2) are the alkaline earth metals, Group 7a (17) are the halogens, and Group 8a (18) are the noble gases.
- Bromine and Mercury are the only two liquid elements at room temperature.
- Blue elements on the periodic table are gases.
Understanding the Periodic Table
- For a given element, the number of protons, electrons, and atomic number are all the same.
- The mass number equals the number of protons plus the number of neutrons.
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Test your knowledge of the scientific method with this quiz. Explore the steps involved, understand the difference between observation and inference, and learn how to effectively graph data. Perfect for students eager to reinforce their understanding of scientific experiments.
