8th Grade FSA - Chemistry Review

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What is the relationship between temperature and molecular movement?

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As temperature increases, the kinetic energy of molecules increases, causing them to move faster.

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What are the properties of metals?

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Metals are typically shiny, conductive, malleable, and ductile.

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What state of matter takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid; it has particles that can slide past each other.

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What is a chemical change?

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A process where substances combine or break apart to form new substances, e.g., rusting of iron.

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What is an atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which defines the element.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance without changing its identity, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is the definition of a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is conductivity?

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The ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat.

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What does malleable mean?

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A property of metals that allows them to be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.