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Volume |
The amount of space a substance occupies. Metric: liter (L) SI: cubic meter (m³) |
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Length |
Metric: meter (m) SI: meter (m) |
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Mass |
The mass of an object is a measure of the quantity of material it contains. Metric: gram (g) SI: kilogram (kg) |
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Temperature |
Metric: degree Celsius (°C) SI: kelvin (K) |
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Time |
Metric: second (s) SI: second (s) |
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1 L = |
1000 mL |
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1 m = |
100 cm |
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1 kg = |
1000 g |
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Kilo |
Symbol: k Number: 1000 Scientific notatiin: 10³ |
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Centi |
Symbol: c Number: 0.01 Scientific notation: 10-² |
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Milli |
Symbol: m Number: 0.001 Scientific notation: 10-³ |
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1 m = |
1000 mm |
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1 cm = |
10 mm |
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1 g = |
1000 mg |
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1 mg = |
1000 mcg |
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C |
Carbon |
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H |
Hydrogen |
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Na |
Sodium |
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Mg |
Magnesium |
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K |
Potassium |
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Ca |
Calcium |
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Cr |
Chromium |
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Mn |
Manganese |
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Fe |
Iron |
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Co |
Cobalt |
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Cu |
Copper |
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Zn |
Zinc |
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N |
Nitrogen |
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O |
Oxygen |
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F |
Fluorine |
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P |
Phosphorus |
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S |
Sulfur |
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Cl |
Chlorine |
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Se |
Selenium |
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I |
Iodine |
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Mo |
Molybdenum |
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Pure substance |
A pure substance is matter that has a fixed or definite composition |
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Element |
Elements are composed of only one type of material |
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A compound |
A compound consists of 2 or more elements always chemically combined in the same proportion |
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Mixtures |
A mixture is 2 or more different substances physically mixed but not chemically combined |
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1 cm³ or 1 cc = |
1 mL |
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1 km = |
1000m |
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1 inch = |
2 54 cm (exact) |
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1 m = |
100 cm |
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1 L = |
1000 mL |
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1 kg = |
1000 g |
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Metric to U.S. units are ? |
Measured |
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Metric unites are ? |
Exact |
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Complete dimensional analysis |
Conversion factors |
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Chemical |
A substance that has the same composition and properties wherever it is found |
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Chemistry |
The study of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter |
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Conclusion |
An explanation of an observation that has been validated by repeated experiments that support a hypothesis |
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Experiment |
A procedure that test the validity of a hypothesis |
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Hypothesis |
In and verified explanation of a natural phenomenon |
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Hypothesis |
In and verified explanation of a natural phenomenon |
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Observation |
Information determined by noting and recording a natural phenomenon |
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Scientific method |
The process of making observations, proposing a hypothesis, and testing the hypothesis. After repeating experiments validate the hypothesis, it may become a theory |
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Scientific notation |
A form of writing large and small numbers using a coefficient that is at least one but less than 10 followed by a power of 10 |
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Theory |
An explanation for an observation supported by additional experiments that confirmed the |
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Density |
The relationship of the mass of an object to its volume expressed as grams per cubic centimeter , grams per milliliter, or grams per liter |
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International system of units |
The official system of measurement throughout the world except for the United States that modifies the metric system |
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Prefix |
All prefixes are related on a decimal scale |
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Specific gravity |
A relationship between the density of a substance and the density of water. |
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Compound |
Appear substance consisting of 2 or more elements with a definite composition that can be broken down into simpler substances only by chemical methods |
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Element |
A pure substance containing only one type of matter which cannot be broken down by chemical methods |
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Deposition |
The change of a gas directly into a solid |
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Energy value |
The kilo calories obtained per gram of the food types carbohydrate, fat, and protein |
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Heat of fusion |
The energy required to melt exactly one g of a substance at its melting point |
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Heat of vaperation |
The energy required to vaporize exactly one g of a substance at its boiling point |
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Joule |
The SI unit of heat energy |
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Kinetic energy |
The energy of moving particles |
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Specific heat |
A quantity of heat that changes the temperature of exactly one g of a substance by exactly 1゚C |
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Sublimated |
The change of state in which a solid is transformed directly to a gas without forming a liquid 1st |
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Chemical symbol |
In abbreviation that represents the name of an element |
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Homogenous Mixture |
The composition is uniform throughout the different parts of the mixture are not visible |
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Heterogeneous mixture |
The composition berries from one part of the mixture to another it is not uniform the different parts of the mixture are visible |
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Classification Of matter |
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Addition and subtraction rule |
The final answer must have the same number of decimal places as the measurement with the fewest decimal places |
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Multiplication and division rule |
The final answer must have the same number of significant figures as the measurement with the fewest significant |
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A prefix |
Makes units larger or smaller than the base unit by factors of 10 |
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1 cc = |
1 cm³ = 1 mL |
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Finding density |
Density = mass divided by volume. g/mL OR g/cm³ |
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1 mL = |
1 cm³ |
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Groups on the periodic table |
All vertical columns are groups of elements that have similar properties |
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Periods on the periodic table |
Each horizontal row is a period |
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Alkali metals |
Group 1A. Lithium(Li), sodium(Na), potassium(K), rubidium(Rb), cesium(Cs), and francium(Fr). |
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Alkaline earth metals |
Group 2A. Beryllium(Be), magnesium(Mg), calcium(Ca), strontium(Sr), barium(Ba), and radium(Ra). |
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Halogens |
Group 7A. Fluorine(F), chlorine(Cl bromine(Br), iodine(I), astatine(At), and tennessine(Ts). |
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Noble gases |
Group 8A. Helium(He), neon(Ne), argon(Ar), krypton(Kr), xenon(Xe), radon(Rn) and oganesson(Og). |
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Metals |
Shiny solids that can be shaped into wires or hammered into a flat sheet. Metals are good constructs of heat and electricity. They usually melt at higher temps than non-metals. Examples: copper(Cu), gold(Au), and silver (Ag). |
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Nonmetals |
Not especially shiny, or malleable. Often poor conductors of heat and electricity. Low melting points and low densities. Examples: hydrogen(H), carbon(C), nitrate(N), oxygen(O), chlorine(Cl), and sulfur(S). |
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Metalloids |
Elements that exhibit some properties of metal and some properties of nonmetals. Better at conducting heat and electricity than non metals, but not as good as metals. Nonmetals are semiconductors. Metalloids include: boron(B), silicon(S), arsenic(As), tellurium(Te), astatine(At), and tennessine(Ts). |
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Major elements in the human body |
Hydrogen(H), carbon(C), nitrate(N), and oxygen(O). |
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Macrominerals |
Sodium(Na), magnesium(Mg), potassium(K), calcium(Cl), phosphorus(P), sulfur(S), and chlorine(Cl). |
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Microminerals |
Vanadium(V), chromium(Cr), manganese(Mn), iron(Fe), cobalt(Co), copper(Cu), zinc(Zn), molybdenum(Mo), silicon(Si), arsenic(As), selenium(Se), and iodine(I). |
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An atom |
The smallest particle of an element that retains characteristics of the element. |
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Dalton's atomic theory |
Atoms •are tiny particles of matter. •of the same element have the same properties. •of different elements have different properties. •of two or more different elements combine to form compounds. •are rearanged in a chemical reaction to form new combinations in whole number ratios. |
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3 major Subatomic particles |
Protons, neutrons, and electrons. |
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An atom consists of |
•a nucleus: containing protons and neutrons. •electrons in a "cloud" around the nucleus. •and mostly, empty space. |
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Atomic number |
Number of protons in an atom |
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Mass number |
Number of protons + number of neutrons |
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Isotopes |
Are atoms of the same same element that have the same atomic number but different numbers of neutrons. |
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Example of an isotope of Magnesium |
Mass number--> | ²⁴ | Mg <-- symbol Atomic number-->|¹² | |
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Atomic mass |
Included on the periodic table. It is the number with a decimal. Atomic mass is a average calculation. |
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Electron energy levels |
Principal quantum numbers. Generally elections in the lower energy levels are closer to the nucleus. Values are quantized, which means the electron can only have a specific energy level and nothing in between. |
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Changes in election energy levels |
An electron can move to higher energy levels only if it absorbs the energy equal to the difference in energy levels. When an electron drops to a lower energy level it emits energy equal to the difference in levels. |
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Electron arrangements. |
Level 1: holds up to 2. Level 2: holds up to 8. Level 3: holds up to 18.
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Valence electrons |
Are electrons in the outermost energy level. Element groups 1A-8A have an equal number of valence electrons as the digit in their group number |
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Lewis dot symbols |
Represents the number of valence electrons in an element |
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Cation |
A positively charged ion of a metal. |
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Anion |
A negatively charged ion. |
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Octet |
Atoms lose, gain, or share valence electrons to acquire an octet of eight(8) valence electrons. To gain a stable electron arrangement is know as the octet rule. |
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Gaining and losing valence electrons. |
Metals lose electrons to form positive ions. Nonmetals gain electrons to form negative ions. |
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An ionic compound |
When one or more electrons are transferred from metals to nonmetals and form + or - ions. The attra ton is called an ionic bond. |
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Chemical formula |
Represents the symbols and subscripts in the lowest whole number ratio of atoms to ions. |
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Naming an ionic compound |
•metal ion first as whole name •nonmetal ion second ending in "ide" Subscripts are not used |
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Variable charges |
Most transition elements have variable positive charges and are expressed using a Roman numerical to represent its subscript. |
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Writing ionic formulas |
Starts with the name that describes the metal ion, including the charge, followed by the non-metal |
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Polyatomic ions |
An ionic compound may contain a polyatomic ion as one of its cations or anions. A polyatomic ion is a group of covalently bonded atoms that have an overall ionic charge. Most examples are phosphorus(P), sulfur(S), carbon(C), and nitrogen(N) bonded to oxygen. |
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Naming polyatomic ions |
Most end in "ate". When one less Oxygen(O) atom is used, "ite" is used to name it. |
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Halogens and polyatomic ions. |
Halogens form 4 different polyatomic ions with oxygen(O). The prefix "per" is used for one more oxygen(O) than the "ate" ion, and the prefix "hypo" is used for one less oxygen(O) than the "ite" ion. |
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Naming molecular compounds |
•nonmetal element name •second nonmetal is named by forst syllable followed by "ide". •if a subscript is know, a prefix is placed befor the name. |
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Prefixes used to name molecular compounds |
1=Mono 2=Di 3=Tri 4=Tetra 5=penta 6=hexa 7=hepta 8=Octa 9=nona 10=deca
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Chloride ion |
Cl- |
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Fluoride ion |
F- |
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Oxide ion |
O²- |
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Sulfide ion |
S²- |
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Nitride ion |
N³- |
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Phosphide ion |
P³- |
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Ammonium formula |
NH4+ |
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Hydroxide |
OH- |
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Mono |
1 |
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Di |
2 |
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Tri |
3 |
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Tetra |
4 |
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Penta |
5 |
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Hexa |
6 |
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Hepta |
7 |
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Octa |
8 |
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Nona |
9 |
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Deca |
10 |
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Describe the biological functions and dietary sources of the following trace elements. |
Fe (Iron): carrier of oxygen hemoglobin.
Cu (Copper): needed for blood vessels, blood pressure, and immune system.
Zn (Zinc): needed for metabolic reactions in cells, DNA synthesis, growth of bones, teeth, connective tissue and immune system.
Mn (Manganese): needed for growth of bones, blood clotting and metabolic reactions.
I (Iodine): needed for proper thyroid funtions.
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States of matter |
Solid, liquid, and gas. |
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Solid |
Has a definite shape and volume |
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Liquid |
Has a definite volume but not a definite shape |
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Gas |
Does not have a definite shape or volume |
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Physical properties |
Are the characteristics that can be observed or measured without affecting the identity of a substance |
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Physical change |
The state, size, or appearance will change, but its composition remains the same. |
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Chemical properties |
Chemical properties are those that describe the ability of a substance to change into new substances |
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Chemical change |
When a chemical change takes place, the original substance is converted into one or more new substances, which have new physical or chemical properties. |
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Melting |
Changing from a solid to a liquid. When he is added to a solid, the particles move faster. Requires heat, endothermic. |
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Freezing |
A liquid changes to a solid. The particles slow down, and attractive forces pulled a particles close together. Loses heat, exothermic. |
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Heat of fusion |
During melting, the heat of fusion is the energy that must be added to convert exactly one g of solid to liquid at the melting point. |
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Sublimation |
When a solid turns into a gas without becoming a liquid first. Requires heat, endothermic. |
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Deposition |
When a gas becomes a solid. Takes heat away, exothermic. |
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Evaporation |
When a liquid becomes a gas. Requires heat, endothermic. |
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Condensation |
Water vapor converting back to a liquid. Takes heat away, exothermic. |
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Heat of vaporation |
The energy that must be added to convert exactly one g of a liquid to a gas |
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Radiation |
An unstable nucleus is radioactive, which means that it spontaneously amidst small particles of energy called radiation to become more stable. |
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Types of radiation |
1-Alpha particles 2-Beta particles 3-Positron 4-Gamma rays |
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Alpha particles |
Identical to a helium nucleus which has 2 protons and 2 neutrons. An alpha particle has a mass number of 4, an atomic number of 2, and a charge of 2+. a ( ⁴He ) ² |
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Beta particle |
A high energy Elektron, has a charge of 1-, and because its mass is so much less than the mass of a proton, it has a mass number of zero. ß ( ⁰e ) -¹ |
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A positron |
Similar to a Beta particle, has a 1+ charge with a mass number of 0. ß+ ( ⁰ e ) +¹ |
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Gamma rays |
Gamma rays are high energy radiation, released when unstable nucleus undergoes a rearrangement of its particles. Often emitted along with other types of radiation. Gamma rays have no mass or charge. ( ⁰ y ) or y ⁰ |
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Radioactive decay |
The nucleus spontaneously breaks down by a mitting radiation |
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Alpha decay |
When an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle the mass of the radioactive nucleus decreases. |
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Beta decay |
In the nuclear equation for Beta decay, the mass number of the new nucleus remains the same and its atomic number increases by one. |
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Positron emission |
And the nuclear equation for positron emission, the mass number of the radioactive nucleus and the mass number of the new nucleus are the same. However, the atomic number of the new nucleus decreases by one, indicating a change of 1 element into another. |
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Gamma emission |
Pure gamma emitters are rare, although gamma radiation accompanies most Alpha and Beta radiation. |
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Remember |
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Measuring radiation |
The activity is measured in terms of the number of nuclear disintegrations per second. |
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Curie (Ci) |
Original unit of activity, defined as the number of disintegrations that occur in 1 second for one g of radium. 3.7 X 10¹⁰ |
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Becquerel |
1 disintegration/ s |
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RAD |
Radiation Absorbed Dose. The SI unit for absorbed dose is the Gray (Gy) which is defined as the joules of energy absorbed by one kg of body tissue. 1 Gray = 100 RAD |
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REM |
Radiation Equivalent in Man. The unit that measures the biological effects of different kinds of radiation. |
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Equivalent dose or rem dose |
Biological damage=absorbed dose X factor |
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Avogadro's number |
6.02 X 10²³/ 1 mole |
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Molar mass |
Quantity in mass that equals the atomic mass of the element |
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A chemical reaction always involves ? |
Chemical change |
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Evidence of a chemical |
1- Change in color 2-Formation of gas or bubbles 3-Formation of a solid 4-Heat produced or absorbed |
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Writing a chemical equation |
•Reactant on the left •Arrow in the middle •Products on the right |
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Types of chemical reactions |
•Combination •Decomposition •Single replacement •Double replacement •Combustion |
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Combination reaction |
2 or more elements or compounds bind to form one product. |
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Decomposition reaction |
A reactant splits into 2 or more simpler products. |
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Replacement reactions |
Single replacement - A reactive elements switches places with an element on the other reacting compound. Double replacement reaction - The positive ions in the reacting compounds switch places. |
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Oxidation reduction reaction |
When electrons are transferred from one substance to another. If 1 substance loses electron's, another substance must again Elektron |
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Oxidation |
Oxidation is loss of electrons |
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Reduction |
Reduction is gain of electrons |
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1 kcal = |
1000 cal |
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1 kJ = |
1000 J |
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3 biological effects of radiation |
Birth defects, anemia, cancer |
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Radiation protection |
Limiting amount of time spent near radioactive sources. Increasing distance from the source. |
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Medic molecular theory of gasses |
1) A gas consists of small particles that move randomly with high velocities. 2) The attraction between the particles of a gas are very small. 3) The volume occupied by gas molecules is extremely small compared to the volume that the gas occupies. 4) Gas particles are in constant motion moving rapidly in straight paths. 5) The average kinetic energy of gas is proportional to the Kelvin temperature. |
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Pressure |
Gas particles moving and straight lines within a container exert pressure when they collide with the walls of the container |
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Volume of gas |
The volume of gas equals the size of the container in which it is placed |
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Temperature of gas |
The temperature of a gas is related to the kinetic energy of its particles |
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Amount of gas |
Gas is measured by its mass in grams. Grams must be changed to moles |
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Measuring gas pressure |
Pressure equals force divided by area |
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Boyle's law. Pressure and volume |
A gas law stating that the pressure of the gas is inversely related to the volume when temperature and moles of the gas do not change.
P1V1=P2V2 |
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Charles's law. Temperature in volume |
A gas law stating that the volume of a gas is directly related to the Kelvin temperature when pressure and moles of the gas do not change.
V1/T1 = V2/T2 |
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Gay-Lussac's law. Temperature and pressure. |
A gas law stating that the pressure of a gas is directly related to the Kelvin temperature when the number of moles of a gas and its volume do not change.
P1/T1 = P2/T2
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Avogadros law. Volume and moles |
A gas law stating that the volume of a gas is directly related to the number of moles of gas when pressure and temperature do not change.
V1/n1 = V2/n2 |
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Standard pressure and molar volume |
Standard temperature is exactly 0゚C this period standard pressure is exactly one atmosphere (atm). |
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Dalton's law. Partial pressures. |
A gas law stating that the total pressure exerted by a mixture of gasses in a container is the some of the partial pressures that each gas would exert alone.
Ptotal = P1+P2+P3 •••• |
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Atmosphere (atm) |
A unit equal to the pressure exerted by a column of Mercury 760 MM high. |
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Atmospheric pressure |
The pressure exerted by the atmosphere |
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Combined gas law |
A relationship that combines several gas laws relating pressure, volume, and temperature when the amount of gas does not change. |
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Direct relationship |
A relationship in which 2 properties increase or decrease together |
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Inverse relationship |
A relationship in which 2 properties change in opposite directions |
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Kinetic molecular theory of gasses |
A model used to explain to behavior of gasses |
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Partial pressure |
The pressure exerted by a single gas in a gas mixture |
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Pressure |
The force exerted by gas particle that hits the walls of a container |