Final Exam REVIEW

Front

What state of matter is characterized by a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What are the horizontal rows on the periodic table called?

Back

Periods

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positively charged particle (+)

Front

What is decomposition in chemistry?

Back

Breaking substances apart.

Front

How many electrons are in an atom with an atomic number of 50?

Back

50

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negatively charged particle (-)

Front

What are the vertical columns on the periodic table called?

Back

Groups

Front

What is the definition of an element?

Back

A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

Front

What is a compound?

Back

A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

Front

What is the process of combining substances called?

Back

Synthesis.