What is a decomposition reaction?
A reaction that breaks down a compound.
Can metals burn?
With high enough temperatures, yes.
What is Cl?
Chlorine
Where can you find the atomic mass?
Below the atomic symbol
What is a dozen compared to in this module?
A mole
What is a formation reaction?
A reaction that starts with two or more elements and produces one compound.
Can an element undergo a decomposition reaction?
What is No?
What is Fe?
Iron
What does Amu stand for?
Atomic mass units
When is national mole day?
October 23 at 6:02 AM
What is a combustion reaction?
A reaction in which O2 is added to a compound containing carbon and hydrogen, producing CO2 and H2O
What are the three basic kinds of reactions?
Decomposition, formation, and combustion
What is K?
Potassium
Is the atom heavier or lighter the bigger the atomic mass is?
Heavier
What is a mole?
A term used to refer to a specific to a specific number of atoms.
What is incomplete combustion?
A reaction that occurs when there is not enough oxygen, and instead of Carbon dioxide being produced Carbon Monoxide is made.
What do 90% of combustion reactions start with?
A compound that contains Hydrogen and Carbon.
What is La?
Lanthanum
How do you figure out how many atoms or molecules are in a sample of matter?
By measuring the mass of a sample and determining the types of atoms or molecules in that sample.
How many atoms are in a mole?
6.02 x 10 to the twenty third power.
What is the difference between combustion and incomplete combustion?
Incomplete combustion produces something other than Co2 and H20
A balloon full of hydrogen gas is put near a flame. When the flame pops the balloon, the hydrogen mixes with oxygen to make water and energy in the form of an explosion. What kind of reaction is this?
Formation
What is Rf?
Rutherfordium
Who theorized that the atomic weight of atoms could be converted into a scale of whole numbers?
Dr. William Prout
What is the 6.02 x 10 to the twenty third power also called?
Avogadro's number