Lab Safety
Is food permitted in the lab?
NO!!!
What is the main unit of measurement for time?
Seconds (s)
This process involves the release of helium ions from the nucleus of an atom
Alpha Decay
What is the first element on the periodic table?
Hydrogen or H
What is an Ion?
An atom or group of atoms that has one more positive or negative electrical charge.
What do you do if chemicals get in your eyes?
Wash your eyes out with eye-wash
What was one of the first measurement systems used in the world?
Imperial System
A nuclear reaction or a radioactive decay process where the nucleus of an atom splits into two smaller nuclei
Fission
What element does Sn represent?
Tin
What is an Isotope?
Atoms that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.
What should be worn to protect your eyes when using chemicals?
Laboratory Goggles
What does the graduated cylinder help measure?
Milleters
The combination of lighter atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus
Fusion
What is the Golden Rule of the periodic table?
All elements (with the exception of H and He) want to have 8 valence electrons
How are the Isotopes Carbon 12 and Carbon 14 different?
They have a different number of neutrons
What does the term "Code One" refer to?
An injury or accident
A vital measurement tool nicknamed "Le Grand K" is more widely known as?
The Kilogram
Who first discovered the phenomenon of radioactive activity?
Henri Becquerel
Name the seven diatomic elements?
Nitrogen, Oxygen, Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine, and Hydrogen
What is the difference between an Anion and a Cation?
Cations are positively charged while Anions are negatively charged
What is the most common lab injury?
Burns
What is the unit that measures luminous intensity?
Candela (cd)
Through this process, a neutron in the nucleus converts to a proton and a particle that shares the same name
Beta decay
Which family on the periodic table contains elements such as Boron, Silicon, and Arsenic?
Metalloids
Can Isotopes exist as Ions?
Yes, everything other than the neutrons is the same