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Which statement accurately describes the atoms of a specific element?

• An indium‚ In‚ atom contains 115 protons inside the nucleus and 49 neutrons outside the nucleus.

• A scandium‚ Sc‚ atom contains 45 electrons outside the nucleus and 21 neutrons inside the nucleus.

• An aluminum‚ Al‚ atom contains 27 electrons and 27 protons inside the nucleus.

• A zinc‚ Zn‚ atom contains 30 protons inside the nucleus and 30 electrons outside the nucleus.

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Based on their observations, can the students correctly conclude that a chemical reaction occurred?

• No, because the metal strip was still visible

• Yes, because a new material of a different color formed on part of the metal strip

• No, because the solution stayed blue

• Yes, because the volume of the blue solution stayed the same

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Atoms of which two elements have a combined total of 23 protons?

• Sodium, Na, and magnesium, Mg

• Boron, B, and carbon, C

• Copper, Cu, and zinc, Zn

• None of these

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Which statement best describes evidence that a chemical reaction occurs as a cake bakes?

• The water in the cake batter evaporates.

• The cake rises as gas bubbles form in the baking cake.

• The cake takes the shape of the container in which it is baked.

• The water in the cake batter is used to keep the cake moist as it bakes.

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A student is trying to classify an unidentified, solid gray material as a metal or a nonmetal. Which question will best help the student classify the material?

• Is the material malleable or ductile?

• Does the material feel hard to the touch?

• Will the material float in water?

• Does the material feel rough or smooth?

A scientist performs tests on a sample of an element. The element is a shiny solid that conducts electricity and heat. The scientist is able to bend and flatten the sample when pressure is applied to it. Based on this information, the element could NOT be a member of which group on the periodic table?

• Group 2

• Group 8

• Group 12

• Group 18

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How many atoms of each element are in one molecule of 2-heptanone?

• 4 carbon atoms, 11 hydrogen atoms, and 1 oxygen atom

• 7 carbon atoms, 14 hydrogen atoms, and 1 oxygen atom

• 7 carbon atoms, 11 hydrogen atoms, and 8 oxygen atoms

• 6 carbon atoms, 14 hydrogen atoms, and 3 oxygen atoms

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The atomic number of krypton is 36. If the mass number of a krypton atom is 84, which table shows the number of subatomic particles inside and outside the nucleus of the krypton atom?

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Barium sulfate, BaSO4 , is a white crystalline solid that is insoluble in water. It is used by doctors to diagnose problems with the digestive system. Barium hydroxide, Ba(OH)2 , is also a white crystalline solid and is used in wastewater treatment. How many more oxygen atoms are represented in the formula for barium sulfate than in the formula for barium hydroxide?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 6

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In this model, which particle determines the reactivity of this atom?

• Particle W

• Particle X

• Particle Y

• Particle Z

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