ACAP Physical Science Review Practice

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What reduces the flow of heat?

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Insulators are materials that reduce the flow of heat. Examples include wood and plastic.

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

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Ionic Bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What are the neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom called?

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Neutrons are the neutral particles inside the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the central part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons?

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The nucleus is the central part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons.

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What does the green box in an element symbol typically represent?

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The green box points to the Element Symbol in the representation of an element.

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What is the charge of protons in an atom?

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Protons have a positive charge.

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What is the charge of electrons in an atom?

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Electrons have a negative charge.

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What is the term for the outermost electrons in an atom that are involved in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons are the outermost electrons involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the term for a bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms?

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Covalent Bond is formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.