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Physical Science 1 - Semester Test Study Guide

Use the study guide to help prepare for your final test in Physical Science 1. The flash cards are only part of what you should use to study for the test. A lot of calculations are not included.

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Phase of matter most abundant in the universe?plasma
Three types of radiation.alpha, beta, gamma
What device would be measured in grams?balance
What equation do we use to calculate density?density equals mass over volume
State of matter with no definite volume or shape?gas
Equipment used to measure length?meter stick
Time needed for the half of atoms of a given sample to break down?half-life
kilo-1000
Splitting of a heavy nucleus into two or more lighter nuclei (atoms)nuclear fission
Insoluble solid that is formed from two, evidence of a chemical changeprecipitate
Merging (joining) of two or more nuclei to form a heavier atom.nuclear fusion
Atoms that are chemically combined are....compounds
What equipment would be used to measure weight?spring scale
Substances that result from a reaction?products
On zigzag of the periodic table, some characteristics of metals and non-metalsmetalloids
Not soluble in each other, will not miximmiscible
Identifies the atom or elementatomic number
Negative particles in energy levels that orbit nucleuselectron
What is energy and what are the two main types of itability to do work , potential and kinetic
Physical combinations of materials or substances;not chemically joinedmixtures
Mass of an atomatomic mass
A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical meanselement
Law of Conservation of mattermatter cannot be created nor destroyed
Change in matter that does change the chemical composition of the matter?chemical change
Forces that hold 2 or more atoms together to form a compound or moleculechemical bond
Atoms of the same element with different # of neutrons and atomic massesisotopes
Characteristics of matter that can easily be seen or measured?physical properties
In nucleus, no chargeneutrons
Substances that enter a reactionreactants
A change in matter in which it is not changed chemically but has changed it's outer apperance?physical change
Not easily seen or measuredchemical properties
In the nucleus and has a +chargeproton
The smallest unit of a substance? that has all the properties of that substancemolecule
The smallest unit of an element that can combine chemically with other elements?atom
Iron + sulfure----> ironsulfade; what is this called?word equation
Vertical columns on the periodic table?groups or families
Educated guesshypothesis
Process in which energy is given off as a result of changes in the nucleus?radioactivity
Properties of Acidssour, corrodes metal, H+ ions-->H3o+ hydronium ions, neutralize bases turn blue litmus paper red
To change from a solid to a gassublimation
To change from a liquid to a solidfreezing
Used to explain how matter behaves and states that matter is made of particles in CONSTANT MOTIONkinetic theory
Density of water?1g/mL
What equipment would measure in milli-liters?graduated cylinder
To change from a liquid to a gas (less than 212 degrees F)evaporation
To change from a solid to a liquidmelting
To change from a liquid to a gasboiling
On the periodic table the <---> horizontal rows, *tells how many energy levels the atom hasperiods
Group 7A or 17; make 7- ions; salt formershalogens
Reaction between the H+ ions of an acid and the OH- ions of a base to become neutralneutalization
When an equal number of H+ and OH- ions are present resulting in a totally neutral solutioncomplete neutralization
Compound made of the + ion of a base and the - ion of an acidsalt
Will not dissolveinsoluble
Mixture of a solute and a solventsolution
Solid containing atoms that are arranged in a regular pattern?crystal
Chemical change that occurs when an electric current passes through a liquidelectrolysis
A compund always contains the same proportion by mass of the elements that make up that particular compundLaw of constant Proportions
Method of finding volume of irregular shaped object?water displacement
Process of changing from a gas to a liquidcondensation
Soluablewill disolve
Alkaline (alkali) earth metalsgroup 2a or 2 - makes 2+ ions
Noble gasesgroup 8a or 18, inert gases, do not make ions
Equipment used to measure volume?Graduated cylinder
densityratio of mass per volume; how compact particles are; d=m/v
If you mix and acid and a base, what is formed?a salt and water
Convert 50 meters to centimeters5000 centimeters
hectohundred
Uncharged atoms have equal number of what particles?electrons (-) and protons (+)
How are elements arranged on the periodic table?increasing atomic number
Part of the solution (solid) that is dissolved in the solvent (water)?Solute
Charge on an ion (charged atom) caused by gaining or losing electrons.oxidation or valence number
What devise is used to measure the volume of liquid?graduated cylinder
Group of atoms that bond as a unit and a single ion (i.e., OH)radicals or polyatomic ions
Characteristics of Metalsluster (shiny); usually solid at room temperature; malleable/ductile; good conductors; high densties
Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?diffusion
Characteristics of non-metalslack luster; poor conductors; break or shatter; low densities
The letters "HCl" represent?A chemical formula
The letters "Sn", "Cl", or "K" represent?chemical symbols
What is hydrion paper used for?indicating acids and bases
What devise is used to measure mass?triple beam balance
Increase in temperature causes the rate of diffusion to ...?increase or speed up
Heating a solvent (liquid) to dissolve the very most solute (solid) in the solvent?Super-saturated
Solution with a relatively large amount of solute (solid) in the solvent (liquid)?concentrated
PH of an acid?Between 0 and 7 (7 is nuetral)
PH of a base?Between 7 and 14 (7 is nuetral)
Indicates charge on an ion.oxidation or valence number
This sub atomic particle has about the same mass as a proton.neutron
Substances that enter into a chemical reaction?reactants
Substances that conduct an electric current when dissolved or melted?electrolytes
What number on the periodic table do we use to identify an atom?atomic number which equals the number of protons and electrons
kinetic energyenergy in motion
Amount of space a piece of matter takes up?volume
The place where you measure the volume when using a graduated cylinder?meniscus
Substance that changes color in the presence of an acid or base?indicator
dekaten
teratrillion
The amount of matter something has (constant)?mass
What elements are least reactive?noble gases
Equipment used to measure weight?spring scale
Equipment used to measure mass?triple beam balance
Used to identify compounds by showing the kind and number of atoms that are present.chemical formula
Anything that has mass and takes up space (has volume)matter
How many electrons are in the outer shell of an atom in group 17 or 7A?7 electrons
Bond between atoms that gain or lose electrons (transferred). Makes ions.ionic bond
Bond between atoms that share electrons?covalent bond
State of matter with definite volume but no definite shape.liquid
Smallest part of an element?atom
Unlike charges do what?Attract +'s or -'s
Like charges do what?Repel +'s or -'s
3 basic parts of an atom?protons, electrons, neutrons (PEN)
Periodic Table of Elements is arranged by?Atomic number
What does the atomic mass tell you?The total number of particles found in the nucleus (average mass).
How do you find the number of neutrons in an atom?Atomic mass less atomic number
Atoms of the same element - adds neutrons, but stays the same element?isotopes
Isotopes have different numbers of what part of the atom?neutrons
What does the 12 mean in "C-12"The actual mass of Carbon-12
What does the atomic number tell you?The number of protons (+) and electrons (-)
How many electrons are in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th energy levels?2, 8, 18, 32
Where are electrons found?In energy levels that surround the nucleus
What are two types of chemical bonds?ionic and covalent
Covalently bonded atoms that act like a single atom. They stay united even during chemical reactions.Radicals or polyatomic ions
Bond formed as a result of transferring electrons between atoms creating +/- ions.Ionic Bonding
Some elements have more than one oxidation/valence number. How is that number represented?They are noted by a Roman numeral -- Iron (IV)
Chemical bonds formed by "sharing" electrons in the outer energy level.covalent bonding
Complex substance broken down into simpler substances (reaction type?)decomposition
Two or more substances combined to form a more complex substance (reaction type?)synthesis reaction
One element replaces another element in a reaction (reaction type?)single replacement/displacement
Molecules are always in motion. How fast these molecules move depends on the temperature.Kinetic Theory
Energy that causes molecules to have motion.Kinetic energy
Mixing of molecules as a result of their motion - occurs from area of high concentration to area of low concentration.diffusion
What are the three phases of matter?solid, liquid, gas
Point where liquid turns to a solid?freezing
Escape of fast moving particles from the surface of liquid (Hot or cold) at temperatures below boiling point?evaporation
Changing from gas to liquid; you decrease kinetic energy (getting colder)condensation
Matter changes from a solid to a gas without going thru liquid stage.sublimation
Point where liquid turns to gas. (212 degrees F; 100 degrees C)Boiling point
Point where solid turns to liquid. (32 degrees F; 0 degrees C)Melting point
Takes up definite volume and has definite shape.solid
Takes up definite volume, but no definite shape.Liquid
No definite volume or shapegas
Particles are strongly bonded (Solid, liquid or gas?)solid
Large amount of space between particles (Solid, liquid or gas?)gas
Particles move slowly (vibrate in place, little Kinetic energy) (Solid, liquid or gas?)solid
Matter can be changed by one phase to another by changing?temperature
What are three ways to increase the speed that solutes dissolve?heat; stirring/shaking; grinding into a small powder
What are three ways to increase the speed that gases are put into solutions?decrease temp; do not shake; apply pressure
Small amount of solute in a large amount of solvent.Dilute solution
A large amount of solute in a small amount of solvent.Concentrated solution
A point where no more solute will disolve at a given temperature.Saturated Solution
Point where you heat up the solution so it can hold more solute.Super-saturated solution
A substance will dissolve in a solvent.Soluable
A substance will not dissolve in a solvent.Insoluable
Two liquids that are soluable.Miscible
Two liquids that are insoluable in each other.immiscible
Substances that do not conduct electric current when dissolved or melted?non-electrolytes (sugar)
Substances that conduct electric current when dissolved or melted.electrolytes (salt)
Process by which energy is given off as a result of changes in the nucleus.radioactivity
Similar to an x-ray; most penetrating type of radioactivity.Gamma radiation
High speed electrons; needs 3cm of wood to stop this type of radiation.Beta radiation
All elements with an atomic number greater than 83 are?radioactive
The merging together of two or more lighter nucleus to form a heavier nucleus resulting in the release of large amounts of energy.Nuclear Fussion
Splitting of a heavy radioactive nucleus into 2-lighter nucleus -- emitting radiation + energy.Nuclear Fission
Rate at which the nucleus of an atom breaks down to form other substances?Half-Life
What is the basic unit of measure for weight?Newton (N)
What is the basic unit of measure for time?second (s)
What are the three classes of matter?element, compound, mixture
di-two
mono-one
tri-three
tetra-four
penta-five
POv4 ^-3phosphate
COv3 ^-1carbonate
ClOv3 ^-1chlorate
OH ^-1hydroxide
SOv3 ^-2sulfite
SOv4 ^-2sulfate
NOv3 ^-1nitrate
NOv2 ^-1nitrite
HCOv3 ^-1hydrogen carbonate / bicarbonate
NHv4 ^+1ammonium
Cv2Hv3Ov2 ^-1acetate
HCOv3carbonic acid
HNOv3nitric acid
HCLhydrochloric acid
HPOv4phosphoric acid
HCv2Hv3Ov2acetic acid
NaOHsodium hydroxide
CaOHcalcium hydroxide
KOHpotassium hydroxide
MgOHmagnesium hydroxide
NH4OHammonium hydroxide
any mixtureof immiscible liquids in which the liquids are spread throughtout one anotheremulsion
a mixture of tiny pure substance mixed in another that don't settle outcolloid
mixture that looks uniform when stirred or shaken that seperates into layers when no longer agitatedsuspention
the way a substance reacts to form a new substancechemical properties
the abbility of a substance to combine chemically with another substancereactivity
a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the composition of the substancephysical properties
change that occurs when a substance changes composition by forming one or more new substanceschemical change
a change in the physical form or properties of a substance that occurs without a change in compositionphysical change
the arrangement of bonded atoms or ions within a substancechemical structure
this measures the hydronium ion concentration in a solutionpH
a compound that can reversibly change color in a solution, depending on the concentration of hydronium ionsindicator
positive ions fron the base and negative ions fron the acid form whatsalt


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