Things about a Toms
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Inspired by T. Lehrer
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The allegory of alchemy
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What is the term for amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms ?

mass

100

What is the term for a connection between atoms that holds them together in molecules or compounds ?

bond

100

What is the term for the one- or two-letter code that represents an element, such as H for hydrogen or O for oxygen. ?

chemical symbol

100

What is the term for a mixture of two or more metals, or a metal and another element, made to improve properties like strength or resistance to rust ?

alloy

100

What is the symbol for oxygen ?

O

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What is the term for anything that has mass and takes up space ?

matter

200

What is the term for two or more atoms joined together by chemical bonds ?

molecule

200

What is the term for the chart that organizes all known elements by their properties and atomic number ?

the Periodic Table of Elements

200

What is the name of the element that is often made into an alloy to make it stronger and add color when making jewelry ?

gold

200

What is the symbol for a nitrogen molecule ?

N2

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What is the term for the smallest particle of an element that still has the properties of that element ?

atom

300

What is the term for a substance made from two or more different elements that are chemically joined together ?

compound

300

What is the term for a characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance, such as color, shape, or hardness ?

physical property

300

What is the term for the physical property that describes how resistant a material is to being scratched or dented ?

hardness

300

What is the formula for carbon dioxide ?

CO2

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What is the term for a pure substance made of only one kind of atom ?

element

400

What is the term for a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically joined and can be separated physically ?

mixture

400

What is the term for a material made of only one type of particle; it can be an element or a compound ?

pure substance

400

What is the name of the alloy that is made mostly of iron and a small amount of carbon, and is known for its strength ?

steel

400

What is the formula for water ?

What is H2O

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What is the term for a tiny unit of matter, such as an atom or molecule ?

particle

500

What is the term for a set of symbols and numbers that shows which elements are in a compound and how many atoms of each are present ?

chemical formula

500

How many elements are there ?

118      [94 natural, 24 synthetic]

500

What is the name of the alloy that is made of copper and tin, and is used for tools, statues, and coins ?

bronze

500

What is the symbol or formula for bronze ?

TRICK QUESTION - bronze is an alloy, not an element or molecule

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