Properties of Matter
Name That Element
Elemental
Periodic Table
Chemical Formulas
100

In which change of state does a solid change to a gas without going to a liquid first?

Sublimation

100

The simplest and most common element in the universe causes the sun to burn and is found on the earth as a gas.

Hydrogen

100

Specific types of atoms or molecules that each have unique properties.

elements
100

How can you tell that two elements have many properties in common?

They are listed in the same vertical column or group.

100

What does a chemical formula contain?

It contains chemical symbols that represent the elements and the numbers of atoms within a compound.

200

Matter has _____ and takes up space.  

mass

200

Organic compounds, such as sugar, contain the element _____ and are associated with life on the earth.

carbon

200

The smallest parts of matter that still contain all the properties of that matter are _____.

atoms

200

These communicate the quantity of protons found in elements.

atomic numbers

200

Formula for copper dichloride?

CuCl2

300

A _____ change results in a substance changing size or shape while remaining the same substance, and it is sometimes possible to change the substance back.

physical

300

The most abundant element on the earth is very reactive and is vital for air and water.

Oxygen

300

The only substance that exists naturally in all three forms of matter is _____.

water

300

The inner transition series are the _____ the periodic table.

two bottom rows that are cut off from

300

What elements are in NaCl?

chlorine and sodium

400

The measure of space an object is taking up is its _____.

volume

400

This element is used in concrete and is the most abundant element found in the earth’s rocks.

silicon

400

These are atoms chemically joined together.

molecules

400

Who first arranged the periodic table?

Dmitri Mendeleev

400

How many atoms are in MgCO3 ?

5

500

Matter in a _____ state does not have a defined shape but has viscosity and retains a defined volume.

liquid

500

How many elements exist naturally on the earth?

98

500

Reacting strongly with other elements, _____ explode easily.

alkali metals

500

Found in the top row of the inner transition series, these are sometimes called rare earth metals.

lanthanides

500

How many atoms are in NH4NO3?

9

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