S8P1 and S8P2 Review - Fall 2022

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What is the balanced equation for the decomposition of mercury(II) oxide?

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2HgO --> 2Hg + O2

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that is the same throughout.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection

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What does it mean when water is boiling?

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Water is boiling when it reaches its boiling point and turns from liquid to gas.

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What is the definition of convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is the definition of a chemical equation?

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A chemical equation is a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is an example of conduction?

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Touching a hot piece of metal.

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What is the boiling point of water?

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The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) at standard atmospheric pressure.