Energy
The energy of motion is called
kinetic energy
Matter with a definite shape and definite volume would be considered a
solid
Most metals are ________ at room temperature.
solid
The process by which small elements like hydrogen and helium combine to form larger elements is called
fusion.
In an ionic compound, electrons are ___________.
transferred
Substance A has a lower specific heat than substance B. Based on this information which substance will cool faster?
Substance A
Matter with a definite volume and indefinite shape would be considered a
liquid.
Nonmetals are _______ conductors of electricity.
poor
The process in which larger nuclei break into smaller nuclei is called nuclear
fission.
In covalent compounds, electrons are _________.
shared
The horizontal lines on a phase change diagram represent the point at which matter is
changing phase.
Matter that gains so much energy that the electrons break away (leading to charged particles) would be considered a
plasma.
The family of inert (chemically inactive) gases is referred to as the ________________.
Noble Gases
"Nuclear reactors do not release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere."
Who would likely state this in an argument over building a nuclear reactor.
a. An environmentalist against building a nuclear reactor.
b. A resident against building a nuclear reactor.
c. An environmentalist in favor of building a nuclear reactor.
d. A student group not in favor of nuclear power plants.
C
What is the name for the compound:
Ba3N2
barium nitride
The energy transformation for a radio could be described as _______ --> _______ --> _______
electrical --> electromagnetic (radiowaves) --> sound
Based on Charles' Law, when the temperature of a substance increases, the volume of that substance will
increase.
The types of elements found on the stair-step line that have properties of metals and nonmetals are known as ___________.
metalloids
After one half-life, what percentage of the original substance is left?
50%
What is the name of the compound:
CCl4
carbon tetrachloride
gravitational, elastic, nuclear, chemical
(Remember: Gibby Educates Nice Children)
When the pressure of a gas increases, the volume will
decrease.
The metals found in groups 3-12 on the periodic table are referred to as the _______________ family.
transition metal
What fraction of an original substance is left after 4 half-lives?
1/16
2:3 (Al2O3)