Chemistry

Periodic Table

100

Define the term "group"

A column in the periodic table where elements share common properties

200

Elements in group 17 are known as?

Halogens

300

Elements in group 15 have how many valence electrons?

5

400

Name the ionic forms that cobalt can produce.

II, III, IV

500

The elements in group ____ are the most reactive metals and are called ___________

1; alkali metals

Ionic & Covalent Bonds

100

What is the difference between an ionic and covalent bond?

Ionic is transferring electrons between metal and nonmetal. 

Covalent is sharing electrons between nonmetals.

200

What is the chemical formula for nickel II carbonate?

NiCO₃

300

What is the chemical formula for magnesium hydroxide?

Mg(OH)₂

400

What is the chemical formula for Lead II nitrate?

Pb(NO₃)₂

500

What is the chemical name of H₆S?

hexahydrogen monosulfide

Synthesis Reactions

100

Definition of a synthesis reaction

When two substances chemically react together to make a new substance

200

Complete and balance the following: 

Mg + I₂

Mg + I₂ --> MgI₂ balanced

300

Complete and balance the following: 

K + Cl₂

2K + Cl₂ --> 2KCl

400

Show the full balanced equation for the following: Li + N₂

6Li + N₂ --> 2Li₃N

500

Complete and balance the following: ammonium + carbonate

2NH₄ + CO₃ --> (NH₄)₂CO₃

Decomposition Reactions

100

Definition of a decomposition reaction

When a larger substance breaks down into smaller substances

200

What are the products for the decomposition of a metal hydroxide?

Metal oxide + water

300

Show the full balanced equation for the decomposition of KClO₃

2KClO₃ --> 2KCl + 3O₂

400

Show the full balanced equation for the decomposition of calcium carbonate

CaCO₃ --> CaO + CO₂ balanced

500

Show the full balanced equation for the decomposition of sodium chlorate

2NaClO₃ --> 2NaCl + 3O₂

Wildcard

100

Definition of "unabashed"

Not ashamed or embarassed

200

Who was the first woman to win a Nobel prize?

Marie Curie

300

What does the raven say in Edgar Allen Poe’s The Raven?

Nevermore

400

Which city is further south than the others: Bangkok, Thailand; Athens, Greece; Las Vegas, Nevada?

Bangkok, Thailand

500

Which of the following was invented first: televisions, radios, or hair dryers?

hair dryers

Televisions were invented in 1927, radios were invented in 1895, hair dryers were invented in 1888.