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WorksheetsMs. Leidemer's Epic Chemistry Vocab Challenge
Total questions: 125
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
Subatomic particle found in the nucleus, has a mass of 1 amu and a positive charge
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Positron
Subatomic particle found in the nucleus, has a mass of 1 amu and a neutral charge
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Positron
Subatomic particle found outside the nucleus, has a mass of 0 amu and a negative charge
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Positron
measures the size of an atom
atomic radius
ionic radius
nuclear energy
-_-
measures the size of an ion
atomic radius
ionic radius
nuclear energy
-_-
When an electron absorbs energy it enters into a
Ground State
Excited State
Ion Configuration
When an electron releases energy it enters into a
Ground State
Excited State
Ion Configuration
Type of nuclear reaction where two small atoms combine to make a larger atom. A large amount of energy is released
Fission
Fusion
Synthesis
Decomposition
Type of nuclear reaction where a large atom is split (broken down) into smaller ones. A large amount of energy is released.
Fission
Fusion
Synthesis
Decomposition
Type of reaction where an atom of one element is converted to an atom of another element
addition
reduction
substitution
transmutation
Two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed ratio
Element
Compound
Homogeneous Mixture
Heterogeneous Mixture
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).
Ion
Atom
Bright Line Spectrum
Stable, unreactive elements are called _______ and found in ________
Halogens, Group 17
Noble Gases, Group 17
Halogens, Group 18
Noble Gases, Group 18
Atoms that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons
Isotope
Isomer
Ions
Electrons that determine an elements chemical properties and are found in the last electron shell
Total Electrons
Ground State Electrons
Excited State Electrons
Valence Electrons
Lab process used to separate a solid (sand) from a liquid (water)
Filtration
Crystallization
Distillation
Center of an atom, has a overall positive charge, contains the protons and neutrons
orbital
electron shell
nucleus
Periodic table is ordered by
Atomic Mass
Atomic Number
Electron Configuration
Name for the most probably location of an electron
nucleus
orbital
Most elements on the periodic table are classified as this type of element
metal
nonmetal
metalloid
When the shape or phase of a substance changes
Physical Change
Chemical Change
Name for the three particles, protons, neutrons, and electrons, found in an atom
Decay Mode
Half Life
Subatomic Particles
force of attraction holding molecules together.
Entropy
Enthalpy
Electronegativity
Intermolecular Forces
Used to date geological samples
C-14
I-131
U-238
Co-60
Energy needed to remove the most loosely held electron from an atom.
Electronegativity
First Ionization Energy
Intermolecular forces
Number of protons + number of neutrons
Atomic Number
Mass Number
Charge of ion
Average Atomic Mass
Solution formed when a substance is dissolved in water
solid
liquid
gas
aqueous
Lab process used to separate a mixture of liquids only based on their boiling points
Filtration
Crystallization
Distillation
Reaction that happens right a way (automatically)
Spontaneously
Non-spontaneously
When electrons are in the lowest possible energy levels
Ground State
Excited State
Lab process used to separate a mixture of a solid (salt) that has been dissolved in a liquid (water)
Filtration
Crystallization
Distillation
Process where energy is released (written on the products side)
Endothermic
Exothermic
Process where energy is absorbed (written on reactants side)
Endothermic
Exothermic
Two or more substances physically combined with varied proportions
Element
Compound
Mixture
One type of atom that cannot be broken down chemically
Element
Compound
Mixture
Type of mixture where particles do not mix together evenly, looks like more than one layer
Homogeneous Mixture
Heterogeneous Mixture
Type of mixture where particles mix together evenly, looks like one layer
Homogeneous Mixture
Heterogeneous Mixture
Used to date once living organism
C-14
I-131
U-238
Co-60
Used to detect thyroid cancer
C-14
I-131
U-238
Co-60
Used in chemotherapy to treat cancer
C-14
I-131
U-238
Co-60
Two conclusions of the Gold Foil Experiment
Atom mostly empty space, has a negatively charged nucleus
Atom mostly packed space, has a positively charged nucleus
Atom mostly empty space, has positively charged nucleus
Atom mostly packed space, has a negatively charged nucleus
One element spontaneously changes into a different element
Natural Transmutation
Artificial Transmutation
Fission
Fusion
Scientists force an element to change into a different element, reaction is not spontaneous
Natural Transmutation
Artificial Transmutation
Fission
Fusion
Reason why an atom is electrically neutral
same number of protons and neutrons
same number of protons and electrons
same number of neutrons and electrons
Reaction where electrons are lost, the oxidation number (charge) goes up
Reduction
Oxidation
Fission
Fusion
Reaction where electrons are gained, the oxidation number (charge) goes down
Reduction
Oxidation
Fission
Fusion
Compounds that have the same molecular formula but a different structural formula
Isotope
Isomer
Ions
Where oxidation always occurs
Anode
Cathode
Salt Bridge
Wire
Where reduction always occurs
Anode
Cathode
Salt Bridge
Wire
Allows ions to flow between the beakers
Anode
Cathode
Salt Bridge
Wire
Allows electrons to flow from the anode to the cathode ALWAYS!
Anode
Cathode
Salt Bridge
Wire
Energy needed to get a reaction started
Ionization Energy
Electronegativity
Activation Energy
Term for when a hydrocarbon only has single bonds between the carbons
Saturated
Unsaturated
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)
Saturated
Unsaturated
Substance that increases the rate of a reaction by providing an alternate pathway that lowers the activation energy
Isotope
Isomer
Ion
Catalyst
Type of bond made when electrons are transferred from a metal to a nonmetal
Covalent Bond
Ionic Bond
Metallic Bond
Type of bond formed between metal atoms ONLY
Covalent Bond
Ionic Bond
Metallic Bond
Type of bond formed when electrons are shared between two nonmetals
Covalent Bond
Ionic Bond
Metallic Bond
Compounds that only have hydrogen and carbon are called
Halocarbons
Hydrocarbons
Carbonhydro
Alcohols
Type of organic reaction that uses sugar (C6H12O6) and yeast to make alcohol
Saponification
Combustion
Esterfication
Fermentation
Type of organic reaction where a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to form water and carbon dioxide. (Fire, Explosion)
Saponification
Combustion
Esterification
Fermentation
Type of organic reaction where an organic acid reacts with an alcohol to form an ester is called
Saponification
Combustion
Esterification
Fermentation
Type of organic reaction used to make soap
Saponification
Combustion
Esterification
Fermentation
Type of the chemical reaction where two elements (substances) combine to make one compound.
Decomposition
Synthesis
Single Replacement
Double Replacement
Type of chemical reaction where one compound breaks down to form two separate elements (substances).
Decomposition
Synthesis
Single Replacement
Double Replacement
Type of chemical reaction where 1 element reacts with 1 compound by switching places with an element in the compound.
Decomposition
Synthesis
Single Replacement
Double Replacement
Type of chemical reaction where two compounds react and both metal elements and nonmetal elements switch places.
Decomposition
Synthesis
Single Replacement
Double Replacement
What does the word conservation (conserve) mean?
To change
To vary
to grow
To remain the same
Molecular formulas are used to show
the structure of a compound
the shape of a compound
the number of each element in a compound
the class of a compound
Structural formulas are used to represent
the structure of a compound
the number of each element in a compound
the class of a compound
the function of a compound
All chemical reactions must follow the law of
Conservation of mass, charge, and energy
Conservation of mass, volume, and size
Conservation of density, mass, and volume
Conservation of mass, charge, and volume
A chemical formula (compound) that has been simplified to its most simple form is called an
Molecular Formula
Empirical Formula
Charge shown for an element that is going through reduction or oxidation. (Found in top right corner on periodic table).
Roman Numeral
Electron Configuration
Oxidation Number (state)
GER
Gain Electrons Resistance
Give Electrons Rights
Gain Energy Reduction
Gain Electrons Reduction
In a REDOX reaction the number of electrons lost must ALWAYS be ______________ to the number gained
Great
Less
Equal
LEO
Lose Electrons Osmosis
Leave electrons out
Lose Electrons Oxidation
Lose Electrons Oxygen
An Ox
Anode Oxygen
Another Oxidation
Anode Oxidation
Anode Reduction
RED CAT
Reduction Cation
Reduction Cathode
Redistribute Cathode
Reduction Anode
Type of cell that turns chemical energy into electrical energy. Spontaneous. (Uses a salt bridge, wire, two beakers, and a voltmeter)
Electrolytic Cell
Voltaic Cell
Plant Cell
Animal Cell
Type of cell that turns electrical energy into chemical energy. Not Spontaneous. Needs a battery (external power source) to work.
Electrolytic Cell
Voltaic Cell
Plant Cell
Animal Cell
In what direction to electrons always flow?
Cathode to anode
Anode to cathode
right to left
left to right
In order for a reaction to start particles must collide with proper
orientation
energy
energy and orientation
none of the above
What happens to the number of collisions and reaction rates if temperature, concentration, and surface area are increased?
Increase number of collisions decrease reaction rates
Increase number of collisions increase reaction rates
Decrease number of collision decrease reaction rates
Decrease number of collision increase reaction rates
At equilibrium concentrations must be __________ and reaction rates must be ______________
Concentrations Equal, Rates Constant
Concentrations Equal, Rates Equal
Concentrations Constant, Rates Equal
Concentrations Constant, Rates Constant
What does neutral mean
to have a charge of +1
To have a charge of -1
To have a charge of 0
What does the word orientation mean?
How particles are aligned
Number of elements present
How particles are grouped
What does it mean for a metallic bond to have a mobile sea of electrons?
Electrons are stuck in place and cannot move
Electrons are able to move some of the time
Electrons are able to move freely
BARF
Breaking Bonds Releases Energy, Forming Bonds Absorb Energy
Breaking Bonds Absorb Energy, Forming Bonds Releases Energy
Breaking Acids Releases Fire
amount of OH- = H+ , pH = 7
Acid
Base
Neutral
Metal bonded to OH, pH greater than 7
Acid
Base
Neutral
Compound starts with H, pH less than 7
Acid
Base
Neutral
Substance that dissolves to form ions, able to conduct electricity, (Ex: Acids, Bases, Salts (ABS))
Isotopes
Isomers
Electrolytes
Polymers
Measures disorganization (randomness) of a substance
Entropy
Enthalpy
Electronegativity
Energy
When a substance is able to dissolve
soluble
insoluble
when a substance cannot dissolve
soluble
insoluble
solid that is being dissolved in a liquid
solute
solvent
liquid that is doing the dissolving in a mixture
solute
solvent
Temperature when a substance turns from a liquid to a gas
Melting Point
Boiling Point
Freezing Point
Condensing Point
Temperature when a substance turns from a solid to a liquid
Melting Point
Boiling Point
Freezing Point
Condensing Point
Temperature when a substance turns from a liquid to a solid
Melting Point
Boiling Point
Freezing Point
Condensing Point
Temperature when a substance turns from a gas to a liquid
Melting Point
Boiling Point
Freezing Point
Condensing Point
Conditions Universe Favors
High Energy, Low Entropy
High Energy, High Entropy
Low Energy, Low Entropy
Low Energy, High Entropy
Element's attraction for electrons in a bond
Electronegativity
First Ionization Energy
Intermolecular forces
Strong intermolecular force that only forms between H and F, O, or N
Hydrogen bonding
London dispersion forces
Dipole Dipole Forces
Left over solid that does not dissolve
perception
precipitate
peroxide
substance used to tell is a liquid is an acid or a base based on its pH
Isotope
Isomer
Indicator
Name for OH-
Hydronium Ion
Hydroxide Ion
Conditions needed for an Ideal Gas
High Temperature, High Pressure
Higher Temperature, Low Pressure
Low Temperature, High Pressure
Low Temperature, Low Pressure
When the maximum amount of solute is dissolved in a solvent (liquid)
Unsaturated Solution
Saturated Solution
Saturated Solution with a Precipitate
When less then the maximum amount of solute is dissolved in a solvent (liquid)
Unsaturated Solution
Saturated Solution
Saturated Solution with a Precipitate
When more then the maximum amount of solute is dissolved in a solvent (liquid)
Unsaturated Solution
Saturated Solution
Saturated Solution with a Precipitate
Measures the amount of a substance
Concentration
Pressure
Temperature
Name for H3O+
Hydronium Ion
Hydroxide Ion
Measured by the amount of space (distance) there is between particles
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Measured by Temperature. Effects motion of particles
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
When a bond has two of the same elements with no electronegativity difference (Ex: H-H)
Polar Bond
Nonpolar Bond
When a bond has two different elements with an electronegativity difference (Ex: H-Cl)
Polar Bond
Nonpolar Bond
Measures the concentration of an acid or a base
moles
liters
Molarity
Reaction where an Acid mixes with a Base to make water and a salt
Synthesis
Single Replacement
Substitution
Neutralization
Classification for a molecular that is asymmetrical and has an unequal charge distribution
Polar Molecular
Nonpolar Molecule
Classification for a molecular that is symmetrical and has an equal charge distribution
Polar Molecular
Nonpolar Molecule
Alternate Acid Base Theory (BAAD)
Bases Donate H+, Acids Accept H+
Bases Accept H+, Acids Donate H+
Bases Accept H+, Acids Accept H+
Bases Donate H+, Acids Donate H+
"like dissolves like" means that
polar mixes with nonpolar
nonpolar mixes with polar
polar mixes with polar, and nonpolar mixes with nonpolar
What must be true for two gas samples to have the same number of molecules?
Same Pressure ONLY
Same Temperature ONLY
Same Volume ONLY
Same Pressure, Volume, and Temperature
Lab process used to determine the unknown concentration of an acid or a base using a known volume
Filtration
Crystalization
Distillation
Titration
