What are the three states of matter?
The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.
What's the periodic table?
It's a chart organizing elements by properties.
What is the purpose of nomenclature in science?
To provide a standardized way of naming things in science.
What is the basic building block of matter?
Atoms
How does temperature affect the state of matter?
Temperature changes how fast particles move, affecting the state of matter.
How many elements?
118 elements in total.
What does the term "binomial nomenclature" mean?
It means a naming system with two names, like genus and species.
What is the charge of a proton?
Positive
What is density, and how is it calculated?
Density is mass in a given volume, calculated by dividing mass by volume.
What are groups?
Columns with similar properties.
How are scientific names written in binomial nomenclature?
Genus's name followed by the species name.
Where are electrons in an atom?
In the shells around the nucleus.
Can matter be created or destroyed according to the law of conservation of mass?
Matter cannot be created or destroyed per the law of conservation of mass.
What are rows in the table?
They show electron shells.
Why is nomenclature important in fields like biology and chemistry?
It helps with clear communication and organization.
How many electrons can the first energy level of an atom hold?
2
How do physical properties differ from chemical properties of matter?
Physical properties are observable, while chemical properties involve changes in identity.
Why is it important?
Predicts element properties in chemistry.
Can you give an example of how nomenclature is used in everyday life?
Naming streets in a city is an example of everyday nomenclature
What is the atomic number of an element?
The number of protons it has.