Diagnostic Test Study Cards

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Part of an atom that determines its identity

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Proton. The number of protons (atomic number) defines the identity of an element.

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Type of change when rust forms on an iron object

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Chemical. Rust is a result of a chemical reaction between iron and oxygen.

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Example of a compound

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Water (H2O). Water is made from two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom bonded together.

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Filtration works best when separating solids of different sizes, like marbles and flour.

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Flour and marbles

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Visible particles and layers indicate a suspension, not a solution.

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Suspension

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If salt remains after evaporation, it's a solution (mixture of water and dissolved salt).

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Evaporate the water

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Boiling water is a physical change—it changes state but not chemical makeup.

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Boiling water

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Sour milk turning solid indicates a physical change.

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Turned solid

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The frozen layer on top of the milk can melt into liquid.

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Phase changes (like freezing/melting) are physical changes.

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Conservation of mass is reflected in a balanced chemical reaction.

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CH₄ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O.