Gen Chem Semester 1 Review

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Anything that takes up space and has mass is known as _______________.

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Matter

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What is the correct name for CCl₄?

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carbon tetrachloride

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Select the correct formula for sulfur hexachloride.

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SCl₆

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A(n) ____________________ is a pure substance made of a single type of atom and cannot be broken down.

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Element

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How is the periodic table arranged?

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The columns are called Families or Groups. The rows are called Periods. Elements are arranged according to atomic number.

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What is a compound?

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

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Define an atom.

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The smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded.

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What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be of the same or different elements.