Semester 1 Exam Study Guide
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What is the role of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

  • They determine the atomic mass of an element.
  • They are involved in the grading of elements on the periodic table.
  • They are responsible for forming covalent bonds. (correct)
  • They are essential for identifying the element's symbol.

Nonmetals typically have high electrical and thermal conductivity.

False (B)

What are the three subatomic particles in an atom?

Protons, neutrons, electrons

The number of __________ in an atom determines its element.

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Match the following types of elements with their characteristics:

<p>Metals = Good conductors, malleable Nonmetals = Poor conductors, brittle Metalloids = Semi-conductors, have properties of both metals and nonmetals</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a property of metalloids?

<p>They are usually gases at room temperature. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What distinguishes a covalent bond from an ionic bond?

<p>Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons, while ionic bonds involve transferring electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a solution?

<p>Both B and C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A chemical change involves the formation of new substances with different properties.

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What is an example of an exothermic reaction?

<p>Combustion of wood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a __________ reaction, the reactants combine to form a single product.

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Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Reactant = Substance that undergoes change in a chemical reaction Product = Substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction Colloid = Mixture with particles that do not settle out Suspension = Mixture with larger particles that settle out over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes an endothermic reaction?

<p>Absorbs energy from its surroundings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Law of Conservation of Mass states that mass can be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.

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What evidence can indicate that a chemical change has occurred?

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What is the primary difference between speed and velocity?

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Balanced forces always result in a change in motion.

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Explain how the law of conservation of mass applies to chemical equations.

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The force that requires physical contact between objects is known as a __________ force.

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Which of the following is an example of an unbalanced force?

<p>A car accelerating from a stop (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An object in motion will stay in motion unless acted on by a net force.

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____________ is a measure of how quickly an object covers distance.

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Flashcards

Proton

The subatomic particle located in the nucleus of an atom with a positive charge of +1.

Nucleus

The positively charged center of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

Neutron

The subatomic particle located in the nucleus of an atom with no charge.

Electron

The negatively charged subatomic particle found orbiting the nucleus of an atom.

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Atomic Number

The number of protons in an atom's nucleus. It uniquely identifies an element.

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Atomic Mass

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus. It indicates the atom's mass.

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Period

A horizontal row in the periodic table, elements in the same period have the same number of electron shells.

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Group

A vertical column in the periodic table, elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.

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Mixture

A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.

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Solution

A homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) dissolves evenly into another substance (the solvent).

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Physical Change

A change in the form or appearance of a substance, but not its chemical composition.

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Chemical Change

A change that results in the formation of a new substance with different chemical properties.

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Reactant

A substance that undergoes a chemical reaction.

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Product

A substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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Exothermic Reaction

A chemical reaction that releases energy, often as heat or light.

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Endothermic Reaction

A chemical reaction that absorbs energy from the surroundings.

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Reference Point

A fixed point used to determine if an object is moving.

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Motion

The change in an object's position relative to a reference point.

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Net Force

The overall force acting on an object. It can be balanced, where forces cancel out, or unbalanced where forces cause a change in motion.

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Contact Forces

These forces require direct contact between objects to occur. Examples include friction, pushing, and pulling.

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Non-Contact Forces

These forces occur without direct contact between objects. Examples include gravity, magnetism, and electrostatic forces.

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Speed

The rate at which an object changes its position.

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Velocity

Speed in a specific direction.

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Acceleration

The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

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Study Notes

Semester 1 Exam Study Guide

  • Exam review week is January 12th to 16th, 2025.
  • Topics covered include: Atoms and the Periodic Table, Chemical Reactions, and Forces and Motion.

Topic 1: Atoms and the Periodic Table

  • Lesson 2: The Periodic Table
    • Objective: Locate elements on the periodic table, identify their properties.
    • Key concepts: Properties of protons, neutrons, and electrons; using the periodic table to find information about elements (atomic number, atomic mass, element's symbol, number of protons & electrons); groups and periods in the periodic table.

Topic 2: Chemical Reactions

  • Lesson 1: Mixtures & Solutions
    • Objective: Define mixtures and solutions, give examples.
    • Key concepts: Vocabulary (mixture, colloid, suspension, solution).
  • Lesson 2: Chemical Change
    • Objective: Conclude whether a change in matter is physical or chemical.
    • Key concepts: Vocabulary (reactant, product, exothermic reaction, endothermic reaction); identifying physical or chemical changes; energy changes in reactions (exothermic and endothermic examples).
  • Lesson 3: Modeling Chemical Reactions
    • Objective: Interpret chemical reactions, compare reaction types (synthesis, decomposition, replacement), use chemical equations to model mass conservation.
    • Key concepts: Vocabulary (law of conservation of mass); types of chemical reactions; identifying reactants and products.

Topic 3: Forces and Motion

  • Lesson 1: Describing Motion and Forces
    • Objective: Explain how balanced and unbalanced forces affect motion, incorporating reference points and relative motion.
    • Key concepts: Vocabulary (reference point, motion, net force); balanced/unbalanced forces; critical thinking questions on motion, forces, and reference points; contact vs. non-contact forces.
  • Lesson 2: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
    • Objective: Use text evidence and real-life examples to compare and contrast speed, velocity, and acceleration.
    • Key concepts: Vocabulary (speed, velocity, acceleration); critical thinking questions on similarities/differences between speed and velocity.
  • Lesson 3: Newton's Laws of Motion
    • Objective: Define Newton's Laws of Motion and apply them in real-life scenarios.
    • Key concepts: Vocabulary (Newton's Laws of Motion); analyze the difference between balanced forces and action-reaction forces; applying concepts to real-life scenarios

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