Chemistry Fall Semester Exam Review

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What is the mass number of an isotope?

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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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How do you calculate the mass number of an element?

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Mass number = Number of protons + Number of neutrons.

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What is VSEPR theory?

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VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory predicts the shape of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs.

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What is the molecular shape of NBr3 according to VSEPR theory?

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Trigonal-pyramidal.

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What is sublimation in terms of phase changes?

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Sublimation is the process where a solid changes directly into a gas without passing through the liquid phase.

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What type of change occurs when carbon dioxide sublimates?

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Physical change.

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Define ductility in materials science.

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire.

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What is the difference between ductility and malleability?

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Ductility refers to stretching into wires, while malleability refers to being hammered or rolled into sheets.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change involves a transformation that alters the chemical composition of a substance.

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Give an example of a chemical change.

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Examples include oxidation, tarnishing, and digestion.