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Ms. Leidemer's Epic Chemistry Vocab Challenge

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Subatomic particle found in the nucleus, has a mass of 1 amu and a positive charge

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

d)

Positron

2.

Subatomic particle found in the nucleus, has a mass of 1 amu and a neutral charge

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

d)

Positron

3.

Subatomic particle found outside the nucleus, has a mass of 0 amu and a negative charge

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

d)

Positron

4.

measures the size of an atom

a)

atomic radius

b)

ionic radius

c)

nuclear energy

d)

-_-

5.

measures the size of an ion

a)

atomic radius

b)

ionic radius

c)

nuclear energy

d)

-_-

6.

When an electron absorbs energy it enters into a

a)

Ground State

b)

Excited State

c)

Ion Configuration

7.

When an electron releases energy it enters into a

a)

Ground State

b)

Excited State

c)

Ion Configuration

8.

Type of nuclear reaction where two small atoms combine to make a larger atom. A large amount of energy is released

a)

Fission

b)

Fusion

c)

Synthesis

d)

Decomposition

9.

Type of nuclear reaction where a large atom is split (broken down) into smaller ones. A large amount of energy is released.

a)

Fission

b)

Fusion

c)

Synthesis

d)

Decomposition

10.

Type of reaction where an atom of one element is converted to an atom of another element

a)

addition

b)

reduction

c)

substitution

d)

transmutation

11.

Two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed ratio

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogeneous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

12.

What is formed when an electron releases energy as it goes from the excited state (higher energy level) to the ground state (lower energy level).

a)

Ion

b)

Atom

c)

Bright Line Spectrum

13.

Stable, unreactive elements are called _______ and found in ________

a)

Halogens, Group 17

b)

Noble Gases, Group 17

c)

Halogens, Group 18

d)

Noble Gases, Group 18

14.

Atoms that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons

a)

Isotope

b)

Isomer

c)

Ions

15.

Electrons that determine an elements chemical properties and are found in the last electron shell

a)

Total Electrons

b)

Ground State Electrons

c)

Excited State Electrons

d)

Valence Electrons

16.

Lab process used to separate a solid (sand) from a liquid (water)

a)

Filtration

b)

Crystallization

c)

Distillation

17.

Center of an atom, has a overall positive charge, contains the protons and neutrons

a)

orbital

b)

electron shell

c)

nucleus

18.

Periodic table is ordered by

a)

Atomic Mass

b)

Atomic Number

c)

Electron Configuration

19.

Name for the most probably location of an electron

a)

nucleus

b)

orbital

20.

Most elements on the periodic table are classified as this type of element

a)

metal

b)

nonmetal

c)

metalloid

21.

When the shape or phase of a substance changes

a)

Physical Change

b)

Chemical Change

22.

Name for the three particles, protons, neutrons, and electrons, found in an atom

a)

Decay Mode

b)

Half Life

c)

Subatomic Particles

23.

force of attraction holding molecules together.

a)

Entropy

b)

Enthalpy

c)

Electronegativity

d)

Intermolecular Forces

24.

Used to date geological samples

a)

C-14

b)

I-131

c)

U-238

d)

Co-60

25.

Energy needed to remove the most loosely held electron from an atom.

a)

Electronegativity

b)

First Ionization Energy

c)

Intermolecular forces

26.

Number of protons + number of neutrons

a)

Atomic Number

b)

Mass Number

c)

Charge of ion

d)

Average Atomic Mass

27.

Solution formed when a substance is dissolved in water

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

aqueous

28.

Lab process used to separate a mixture of liquids only based on their boiling points

a)

Filtration

b)

Crystallization

c)

Distillation

29.

Reaction that happens right a way (automatically)

a)

Spontaneously

b)

Non-spontaneously

30.

When electrons are in the lowest possible energy levels

a)

Ground State

b)

Excited State

31.

Lab process used to separate a mixture of a solid (salt) that has been dissolved in a liquid (water)

a)

Filtration

b)

Crystallization

c)

Distillation

32.

Process where energy is released (written on the products side)

a)

Endothermic

b)

Exothermic

33.

Process where energy is absorbed (written on reactants side)

a)

Endothermic

b)

Exothermic

34.

Two or more substances physically combined with varied proportions

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Mixture

35.

One type of atom that cannot be broken down chemically

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Mixture

36.

Type of mixture where particles do not mix together evenly, looks like more than one layer

a)

Homogeneous Mixture

b)

Heterogeneous Mixture

37.

Type of mixture where particles mix together evenly, looks like one layer

a)

Homogeneous Mixture

b)

Heterogeneous Mixture

38.

Used to date once living organism

a)

C-14

b)

I-131

c)

U-238

d)

Co-60

39.

Used to detect thyroid cancer

a)

C-14

b)

I-131

c)

U-238

d)

Co-60

40.

Used in chemotherapy to treat cancer

a)

C-14

b)

I-131

c)

U-238

d)

Co-60

41.

Two conclusions of the Gold Foil Experiment

a)

Atom mostly empty space, has a negatively charged nucleus

b)

Atom mostly packed space, has a positively charged nucleus

c)

Atom mostly empty space, has positively charged nucleus

d)

Atom mostly packed space, has a negatively charged nucleus

42.

One element spontaneously changes into a different element

a)

Natural Transmutation

b)

Artificial Transmutation

c)

Fission

d)

Fusion

43.

Scientists force an element to change into a different element, reaction is not spontaneous

a)

Natural Transmutation

b)

Artificial Transmutation

c)

Fission

d)

Fusion

44.

Reason why an atom is electrically neutral

a)

same number of protons and neutrons

b)

same number of protons and electrons

c)

same number of neutrons and electrons

45.

Reaction where electrons are lost, the oxidation number (charge) goes up

a)

Reduction

b)

Oxidation

c)

Fission

d)

Fusion

46.

Reaction where electrons are gained, the oxidation number (charge) goes down

a)

Reduction

b)

Oxidation

c)

Fission

d)

Fusion

47.

Compounds that have the same molecular formula but a different structural formula

a)

Isotope

b)

Isomer

c)

Ions

48.

Where oxidation always occurs

a)

Anode

b)

Cathode

c)

Salt Bridge

d)

Wire

49.

Where reduction always occurs

a)

Anode

b)

Cathode

c)

Salt Bridge

d)

Wire

50.

Allows ions to flow between the beakers

a)

Anode

b)

Cathode

c)

Salt Bridge

d)

Wire

51.

Allows electrons to flow from the anode to the cathode ALWAYS!

a)

Anode

b)

Cathode

c)

Salt Bridge

d)

Wire

52.

Energy needed to get a reaction started

a)

Ionization Energy

b)

Electronegativity

c)

Activation Energy

53.

Term for when a hydrocarbon only has single bonds between the carbons

a)

Saturated

b)

Unsaturated

54.

Term for when a hydrocarbon does not only have single bonds between the carbons ( aka: has a multiple carbon-carbon bond, aka: has a double or triple bond between the carbons)

a)

Saturated

b)

Unsaturated

55.

Substance that increases the rate of a reaction by providing an alternate pathway that lowers the activation energy

a)

Isotope

b)

Isomer

c)

Ion

d)

Catalyst

56.

Type of bond made when electrons are transferred from a metal to a nonmetal

a)

Covalent Bond

b)

Ionic Bond

c)

Metallic Bond

57.

Type of bond formed between metal atoms ONLY

a)

Covalent Bond

b)

Ionic Bond

c)

Metallic Bond

58.

Type of bond formed when electrons are shared between two nonmetals

a)

Covalent Bond

b)

Ionic Bond

c)

Metallic Bond

59.

Compounds that only have hydrogen and carbon are called

a)

Halocarbons

b)

Hydrocarbons

c)

Carbonhydro

d)

Alcohols

60.

Type of organic reaction that uses sugar (C6H12O6) and yeast to make alcohol

a)

Saponification

b)

Combustion

c)

Esterfication

d)

Fermentation

61.

Type of organic reaction where a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to form water and carbon dioxide. (Fire, Explosion)

a)

Saponification

b)

Combustion

c)

Esterification

d)

Fermentation

62.

Type of organic reaction where an organic acid reacts with an alcohol to form an ester is called

a)

Saponification

b)

Combustion

c)

Esterification

d)

Fermentation

63.

Type of organic reaction used to make soap

a)

Saponification

b)

Combustion

c)

Esterification

d)

Fermentation

64.

Type of the chemical reaction where two elements (substances) combine to make one compound.

a)

Decomposition

b)

Synthesis

c)

Single Replacement

d)

Double Replacement

65.

Type of chemical reaction where one compound breaks down to form two separate elements (substances).

a)

Decomposition

b)

Synthesis

c)

Single Replacement

d)

Double Replacement

66.

Type of chemical reaction where 1 element reacts with 1 compound by switching places with an element in the compound.

a)

Decomposition

b)

Synthesis

c)

Single Replacement

d)

Double Replacement

67.

Type of chemical reaction where two compounds react and both metal elements and nonmetal elements switch places.

a)

Decomposition

b)

Synthesis

c)

Single Replacement

d)

Double Replacement

68.

What does the word conservation (conserve) mean?

a)

To change

b)

To vary

c)

to grow

d)

To remain the same

69.

Molecular formulas are used to show

a)

the structure of a compound

b)

the shape of a compound

c)

the number of each element in a compound

d)

the class of a compound

70.

Structural formulas are used to represent

a)

the structure of a compound

b)

the number of each element in a compound

c)

the class of a compound

d)

the function of a compound

71.

All chemical reactions must follow the law of

a)

Conservation of mass, charge, and energy

b)

Conservation of mass, volume, and size

c)

Conservation of density, mass, and volume

d)

Conservation of mass, charge, and volume

72.

A chemical formula (compound) that has been simplified to its most simple form is called an

a)

Molecular Formula

b)

Empirical Formula

73.

Charge shown for an element that is going through reduction or oxidation. (Found in top right corner on periodic table).

a)

Roman Numeral

b)

Electron Configuration

c)

Oxidation Number (state)

74.

GER

a)

Gain Electrons Resistance

b)

Give Electrons Rights

c)

Gain Energy Reduction

d)

Gain Electrons Reduction

75.

In a REDOX reaction the number of electrons lost must ALWAYS be ______________ to the number gained

a)

Great

b)

Less

c)

Equal

76.

LEO

a)

Lose Electrons Osmosis

b)

Leave electrons out

c)

Lose Electrons Oxidation

d)

Lose Electrons Oxygen

77.

An Ox

a)

Anode Oxygen

b)

Another Oxidation

c)

Anode Oxidation

d)

Anode Reduction

78.

RED CAT

a)

Reduction Cation

b)

Reduction Cathode

c)

Redistribute Cathode

d)

Reduction Anode

79.

Type of cell that turns chemical energy into electrical energy. Spontaneous. (Uses a salt bridge, wire, two beakers, and a voltmeter)

a)

Electrolytic Cell

b)

Voltaic Cell

c)

Plant Cell

d)

Animal Cell

80.

Type of cell that turns electrical energy into chemical energy. Not Spontaneous. Needs a battery (external power source) to work.

a)

Electrolytic Cell

b)

Voltaic Cell

c)

Plant Cell

d)

Animal Cell

81.

In what direction to electrons always flow?

a)

Cathode to anode

b)

Anode to cathode

c)

right to left

d)

left to right

82.

In order for a reaction to start particles must collide with proper

a)

orientation

b)

energy

c)

energy and orientation

d)

none of the above

83.

What happens to the number of collisions and reaction rates if temperature, concentration, and surface area are increased?

a)

Increase number of collisions decrease reaction rates

b)

Increase number of collisions increase reaction rates

c)

Decrease number of collision decrease reaction rates

d)

Decrease number of collision increase reaction rates

84.

At equilibrium concentrations must be __________ and reaction rates must be ______________

a)

Concentrations Equal, Rates Constant

b)

Concentrations Equal, Rates Equal

c)

Concentrations Constant, Rates Equal

d)

Concentrations Constant, Rates Constant

85.

What does neutral mean

a)

to have a charge of +1

b)

To have a charge of -1

c)

To have a charge of 0

86.

What does the word orientation mean?

a)

How particles are aligned

b)

Number of elements present

c)

How particles are grouped

87.

What does it mean for a metallic bond to have a mobile sea of electrons?

a)

Electrons are stuck in place and cannot move

b)

Electrons are able to move some of the time

c)

Electrons are able to move freely

88.

BARF

a)

Breaking Bonds Releases Energy, Forming Bonds Absorb Energy

b)

Breaking Bonds Absorb Energy, Forming Bonds Releases Energy

c)

Breaking Acids Releases Fire

89.

amount of OH- = H+ , pH = 7

a)

Acid

b)

Base

c)

Neutral

90.

Metal bonded to OH, pH greater than 7

a)

Acid

b)

Base

c)

Neutral

91.

Compound starts with H, pH less than 7

a)

Acid

b)

Base

c)

Neutral

92.

Substance that dissolves to form ions, able to conduct electricity, (Ex: Acids, Bases, Salts (ABS))

a)

Isotopes

b)

Isomers

c)

Electrolytes

d)

Polymers

93.

Measures disorganization (randomness) of a substance

a)

Entropy

b)

Enthalpy

c)

Electronegativity

d)

Energy

94.

When a substance is able to dissolve

a)

soluble

b)

insoluble

95.

when a substance cannot dissolve

a)

soluble

b)

insoluble

96.

solid that is being dissolved in a liquid

a)

solute

b)

solvent

97.

liquid that is doing the dissolving in a mixture

a)

solute

b)

solvent

98.

Temperature when a substance turns from a liquid to a gas

a)

Melting Point

b)

Boiling Point

c)

Freezing Point

d)

Condensing Point

99.

Temperature when a substance turns from a solid to a liquid

a)

Melting Point

b)

Boiling Point

c)

Freezing Point

d)

Condensing Point

100.

Temperature when a substance turns from a liquid to a solid

a)

Melting Point

b)

Boiling Point

c)

Freezing Point

d)

Condensing Point

101.

Temperature when a substance turns from a gas to a liquid

a)

Melting Point

b)

Boiling Point

c)

Freezing Point

d)

Condensing Point

102.

Conditions Universe Favors

a)

High Energy, Low Entropy

b)

High Energy, High Entropy

c)

Low Energy, Low Entropy

d)

Low Energy, High Entropy

103.

Element's attraction for electrons in a bond

a)

Electronegativity

b)

First Ionization Energy

c)

Intermolecular forces

104.

Strong intermolecular force that only forms between H and F, O, or N

a)

Hydrogen bonding

b)

London dispersion forces

c)

Dipole Dipole Forces

105.

Left over solid that does not dissolve

a)

perception

b)

precipitate

c)

peroxide

106.

substance used to tell is a liquid is an acid or a base based on its pH

a)

Isotope

b)

Isomer

c)

Indicator

107.

Name for OH-

a)

Hydronium Ion

b)

Hydroxide Ion

108.

Conditions needed for an Ideal Gas

a)

High Temperature, High Pressure

b)

Higher Temperature, Low Pressure

c)

Low Temperature, High Pressure

d)

Low Temperature, Low Pressure

109.

When the maximum amount of solute is dissolved in a solvent (liquid)

a)

Unsaturated Solution

b)

Saturated Solution

c)

Saturated Solution with a Precipitate

110.

When less then the maximum amount of solute is dissolved in a solvent (liquid)

a)

Unsaturated Solution

b)

Saturated Solution

c)

Saturated Solution with a Precipitate

111.

When more then the maximum amount of solute is dissolved in a solvent (liquid)

a)

Unsaturated Solution

b)

Saturated Solution

c)

Saturated Solution with a Precipitate

112.

Measures the amount of a substance

a)

Concentration

b)

Pressure

c)

Temperature

113.

Name for H3O+

a)

Hydronium Ion

b)

Hydroxide Ion

114.

Measured by the amount of space (distance) there is between particles

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

115.

Measured by Temperature. Effects motion of particles

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Potential Energy

116.

When a bond has two of the same elements with no electronegativity difference (Ex: H-H)

a)

Polar Bond

b)

Nonpolar Bond

117.

When a bond has two different elements with an electronegativity difference (Ex: H-Cl)

a)

Polar Bond

b)

Nonpolar Bond

118.

Measures the concentration of an acid or a base

a)

moles

b)

liters

c)

Molarity

119.

Reaction where an Acid mixes with a Base to make water and a salt

a)

Synthesis

b)

Single Replacement

c)

Substitution

d)

Neutralization

120.

Classification for a molecular that is asymmetrical and has an unequal charge distribution

a)

Polar Molecular

b)

Nonpolar Molecule

121.

Classification for a molecular that is symmetrical and has an equal charge distribution

a)

Polar Molecular

b)

Nonpolar Molecule

122.

Alternate Acid Base Theory (BAAD)

a)

Bases Donate H+, Acids Accept H+

b)

Bases Accept H+, Acids Donate H+

c)

Bases Accept H+, Acids Accept H+

d)

Bases Donate H+, Acids Donate H+

123.

"like dissolves like" means that

a)

polar mixes with nonpolar

b)

nonpolar mixes with polar

c)

polar mixes with polar, and nonpolar mixes with nonpolar

124.

What must be true for two gas samples to have the same number of molecules?

a)

Same Pressure ONLY

b)

Same Temperature ONLY

c)

Same Volume ONLY

d)

Same Pressure, Volume, and Temperature

125.

Lab process used to determine the unknown concentration of an acid or a base using a known volume

a)

Filtration

b)

Crystalization

c)

Distillation

d)

Titration