Science 310 midterm

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How are elements arranged on the periodic table?

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Elements on the periodic table are arranged in increasing atomic number.

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What are the elements and atoms in the formula Na2SO4?

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Sodium 2, Sulfur 1, Oxygen 4.

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What causes currents in the atmosphere?

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Currents in the atmosphere are caused by warm air rising and cold air sinking.

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Why does Texas experience hurricanes in August instead of January?

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Texas experiences hurricanes in August because ocean temperatures are higher in August than in January.

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What is the best example of a chemical reaction?

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The best example of a chemical reaction is the formation of a precipitate.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

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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 the significance of the atomic number?

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The atomic number indicates the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom and determines the element's identity.

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What is a precipitate?

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A precipitate is a solid that forms and settles out of a liquid mixture during a chemical reaction.