Chemistry
Physical vs. Chemical
More General 8th grade chemistry
Physical Science
Elements Compounds and Mixtures
100

is the type of change that happens when chemical bonds break and new bonds form

what is a chemical change?

100

A chemical reaction that releases heat is known as this

what is an exothermic reaction?

100

A chemical reaction that absorbs (or takes in) energy is called what? 

Endothermic

100

Element group that are shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductirs

what are the metals?

100

is the element that comprises most of the mass of the sun

what is hydrogen?

200

a decomposing or rotting fruit is an example of what type of change

what is chemical change?

200

Producing sawdust from the sawing of firewood is an example of a ______ change? 

Physical Change

200

If an atom looses an electron, it becomes a ________ ion. 

Positive

200

This atomic particle has a neutral charge or a charge of zero. 

Neutrons

200

Earth's atmosphere is comprised of around 78% of this element.

Nitrogen

300

When a liquid changed to a gas, the particle movement _________

Increases

300

Carbon Dioxide gas being produced from mixing vinegar and baking soda is a ________ change?

Chemical Change

300

If an atom gains an electron, it becomes a _______ ion. 

Negative

300

is the most abundant metalloid in Earth's crust

what is silicon?

300

A substance made up of only one type of atom is called this

Element

400

the substances listed on the left side of a chemical equation

what are the reactants?

400

The chemical reaction between sodium (Na) and Chlorine (Cl) forms this. 

NaCl or Salt
400

Daily Double! Name at least two ways that a chemical reaction can be identified. 

Gas formed, solid formed, color change, odor change, energy change. 

400

Is this equation balanced? 

Zn + 2HCl  ------> 2ZnCl2 + 2H

NO!

400

A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together and can be separated by physical means is known as? 

A Mixture

500

Which law states: matter is not created or destroyed

what is the law of conservation of mass?

500

An elements position in the periodic table is determined by this. 

The atomic number or the number or protons in the nucleus 

500

What two quantities do you need to know in order to calculate the density of a substance? 

Its Mass and Volume

500

An element's position in the periodic table is based on this

what are the number of protons in the nucleus?

500

Copper sulfate and calcium carbonate are examples of this

Compounds