Energy
Studying Matter and Energy
Measurements and Calculations in Chemistry
Key Terms
Electron Configuration
100

What is the law of conservation of energy?

In a chemical or Physical Change the total quantity of matter always stays the same.
100

Do experiments always turn out as expected?

No

100

How can you be both accurate and have precision?

Answers may vary.

100

What is the Definition of Chemistry? 

The study of Chemical and how they interact with each other and the world.

100

What is the electron configuration of Helium?

1s2

200

What is the difference between heat and temperature?

Heat is how a measurement of energy released vs The speed of the movement of particles.

200

What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

A Theory is more tested than a hypothesis and can be disproved.

200

How many Sig. Figs. does the number 2 have

1

200

What is the Definition of Accuracy?

How close the measurement is to the true or actual value.

200

What is the electron configuration of Carbon?

1s22s22p2

300

What are the two scales used in chemistry?

Celsius and Kelvin

300

Why does a control exist in a experiment?

To have a basis.
300

Why are significant figures important?

So one can be accurate to the information one is giving out.

300

What is the Definition of a Scientific Method?

The way to conduct a scientific Experiment.

300

What is the electron configuration of Gold?

 [Xe]4f145d9

400

Is cooking a egg a chemical or Physical change?

Physical change.

400

Why is a model made more simple than the thing it represents?

Answers may vary.

400
How many m2 is 0.8102m x 3.44m. (Write you answer with the correct number of Significant Figures)

2.79

400
What is a Law?
A statement or mathematical expression that reliably describes a behavior of the natural world.
400

What is the shortened electron configuration of Rubidium?

[Kr]4s1

500

Why is it impossible to have a temperature lower than 0 K?

Nothing can go past the minimum. 

500

What is the difference between a law and a theory?

Law, describes, and can be seen and cannot be disproved.

A theory, explains, and can also sometimes be seen and can be disproved.

500

If you have exactly 12 eggs how many Sig. Figs. does the value of 12 have in this case.

INFINITE 

500

What is the Definition of Specific Heat?

The relationship between energy transferred as heat to produce a substance and the substances temperature change.

500

What is the entire electron configuration of Oganesson? 

1s22s22p63s23p64s23d104p65s24d105p66s24f145d106p6  7s25f146d107p67d10