Basic Physics Flashcard

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An atom with 3 free electrons in its outer shell is said to be.

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trivalent.

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What is the mass number of an element?

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Number of neutrons and protons.

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The splitting of a chemical compound is called.

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analysis.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the atom.

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An atom consists of?

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protons, neutron and electrons.

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The maximum number of electrons in the inner shell of an atom is.

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2.

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The mass of a proton equals the mass of a.

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neutron.

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Catalysts.

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speed up reactions.

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If the outer shell of an atom is full, the element is.

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practically inert.

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Molecules of the same compound are held together by.

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cohesive forces.