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TIA Chemistry Vocabulary Review

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: An (a)   is electrically neutral (no charge) with # protons = # electrons and # neutrons = atomic mass - protons.

Choose from the below words
Atom

Molecule

Electron

Proton

2.

Fill in the blank: An (a)   is an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons. # protons DOES NOT EQUAL # electrons.

Choose from the below words
Ion

Atom

Molecule

Electron

3.

Fill in the blank: An (a)   is a variant of an element that differs in number of neutrons (and subsequently, mass number) but has the same number of protons.

Choose from the below words

Isotope

Ion

Atom

Molecule

4.

A (a)   is a positively charged ion; occurs due to a loss of electrons.

5.

A(n) ​ (a)   is a negatively charged ion; occurs due to a gaining of electrons.

Choose from the below words

positively

neutrally

doubly

anion
cation
6.

A(n) _______ is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by physical means

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

substance

d)

meow

7.

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.

a)

compound

b)

element

c)

anion

d)

cation

8.

What is a heterogeneous mixture?

a)

A mixture with a uniform composition

b)

A mixture with a non-uniform composition

c)

A pure substance

d)

A compound

9.

What is a homogeneous mixture?

a)

A mixture with a uniform composition

b)

A mixture with a non-uniform composition

c)

A pure substance

d)

A compound

10.

_______ are elements found in Group 1 of the periodic table and have 1 valence electron.

a)

Alkali Metals

b)

Alkaline Earth Metals

c)

Halogens

d)

Transition Metals

11.

______ have 2 valence electrons and are found in group 2 of the periodic table.

a)

Alkaline Earth Metals

b)

Alkali Metals

c)

Transition Metals

d)

Halogens

12.

What are transition metals?

a)

Elements found in Groups 3-12 of the periodic table. d - sublevel

b)

Elements found in Group 1 of the periodic table. s - sublevel

c)

Elements found in Group 17 of the periodic table. p - sublevel

d)

Elements found in Group 18 of the periodic table. p - sublevel

13.

What are halogens?

a)

Elements found in Group 17 of the periodic table. have 7 valence electrons nonmetals that form anions with a -1 charge

b)

Metals found in Group 1 of the periodic table. have 1 valence electron

c)

Noble gases found in Group 18 of the periodic table. have full valence shells

d)

Transition metals found in the center of the periodic table. have variable oxidation states

14.

What are noble gases?

a)

Elements found in Group 18 of the periodic table. have 8 valence electrons elements have NO CHARGE chemically non-reactive because they are already stable

b)

Elements found in Group 1 of the periodic table. highly reactive metals

c)

Elements that are liquid at room temperature and have a strong odor

d)

Elements that are typically found in compounds and are highly reactive

15.

What is the periodic table?

a)

an arrangement of the elements by atomic number (increasing # of protons) elements in the same group (vertical column) have similar chemical properties

b)

a list of chemical reactions

c)

a chart of isotopes

d)

a table of molecular compounds

16.

What is the arrangement of electrons in orbitals around an atom called?

a)

electron configuration

b)

atomic structure

c)

molecular formation

d)

nuclear arrangement

17.

What is made of ions bonded together, has high melting and boiling points, and is a good conductor of electricity?

a)

ionic compound

b)

covalent compound

c)

molecular solid

d)

metallic bond

18.

What type of chemical bond involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions and results from a transfer of electrons?

a)

ionic bond

b)

covalent bond

c)

metallic bond

d)

hydrogen bond

19.

What is made of two non-metals, has low melting and boiling points, and is a poor conductor of electricity?

a)

covalent compound

b)

ionic compound

c)

metallic compound

d)

alloy

20.

match these to the correct word

a)

equal sharing of electrons

1.

non-polar covalent bond

b)

non-equal sharing of electrons

2.

polar covalent bond

c)

results from a transfer of electrons

3.

ionic bond

21.

What is a metallic bond?

a)

A type of chemical bond that occurs between metals; sea of electrons.

b)

A bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

c)

A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

d)

A weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction.

22.

What is electronegativity?

a)

The force of attraction an atom feels for other atoms' electrons (how badly an atom wants electrons from other atoms).

b)

The ability of an atom to lose electrons easily.

c)

The measure of an atom's size in a molecule.

d)

The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

23.

What is ionization energy?

a)

The energy required to remove an electron from an atom or ion.

b)

The energy required to add a neutron to an atom.

c)

The energy required to split an atom into two.

d)

The energy required to change an atom into a different element.

24.

What is the measure of the size of an atom called?

a)

atomic radii

b)

atomic mass

c)

atomic number

d)

atomic volume

25.

What is the measure of the size of an ion called?

a)

ionic radii

b)

atomic mass

c)

electron affinity

d)

ionization energy

26.

What are the parts of a chemical equation?

4 lines
27.

What kind of reaction is described below?

Two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

A + B → AB

a)

synthesis reaction

b)

decomposition reaction

c)

combustion reaction

d)

single replacement reaction

28.

What kind of reaction is described below?

A compound breaks down into its component parts.

AB → A + B

a)

synthesis reaction

b)

decomposition reaction

c)

combustion reaction

d)

single replacement reaction

29.

What kind of reaction is described below?

A hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen gas to produce carbon dioxide and water.

CxHy + O2 → CO2 + H2O

a)

synthesis reaction

b)

decomposition reaction

c)

combustion reaction

d)

single replacement reaction

30.

What kind of reaction is described below?

An element takes the place of another element that is part of a compound. "Mr. Steal Yo Girl"

A + BY → AY + B

a)

synthesis reaction

b)

decomposition reaction

c)

combustion reaction

d)

single replacement reaction

31.

What kind of reaction is described below?

An equal exchange of ions between compound. "Wife Swap"!

AX + BY → AY + BX

a)

synthesis reaction

b)

decomposition reaction

c)

combustion reaction

d)

single replacement reaction

e)

double replacement reaction

32.

The reactant that is totally consumed when the chemical reaction is complete is called the _________

a)

limiting reactant

b)

catalyst

c)

solvent

d)

excess reactant

33.

The reactant that is not used up completely in a reaction is called the _________.

a)

excess reactant

b)

limiting reactant

c)

catalyst

d)

product

34.

Fill in the blank: Molarity is a measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution and is calculated as _________.

a)

mols of solute / Liters of solution

b)

grams of solute / Liters of solution

c)

mols of solute / milliliters of solution

d)

grams of solute / milliliters of solution

35.

Fill in the blank: A substance that releases H+ when dissolved in water and increases the concentration of H+ ions in aqueous solution is called an _________.

a)

Arrhenius Acid

b)

Base

c)

Salt

d)

Neutral compound

36.

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

a)

Arrhenius Base

1.

Releases OH⁻ when dissolved in water. A substance that increases the concentration of OH⁻ ions in aqueous solution.

b)

Lewis Acid

2.

Electron pair acceptor

c)

Lewis Base

3.

Electron pair donator

d)

Brønsted - Lowry Acid

4.

A substance that donates a proton (H⁺ ion) in a chemical reaction.

37.

A substance that accepts a proton (H+ ion) in a chemical reaction is called a ________.

a)

Brønsted - Lowry Base

b)

Brønsted - Lowry Acid

c)

Lewis Acid

d)

Lewis Base

38.

A solution in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature is called a ________.

a)

saturated solution

b)

unsaturated solution

c)

supersaturated solution

d)

dilute solution

39.

Fill in the blank: A solution that can dissolve more solute at a given temperature is called an ________.

a)

unsaturated solution

b)

saturated solution

c)

supersaturated solution

d)

concentrated solution

40.

A solution that contains more dissolved solute than is required to reach equilibrium at a given temperature is called a ________.

a)

supersaturated solution

b)

unsaturated solution

c)

saturated solution

d)

dilute solution

41.

What is an endothermic reaction?

a)

chemical reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings. ΔH = +

b)

chemical reaction that releases energy to its surroundings. ΔH = -

c)

reaction that occurs spontaneously without energy input. ΔG = -

d)

reaction that involves the transfer of electrons between two species

42.

What is an exothermic reaction?

a)

chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat. ΔH = -

b)

chemical reaction that absorbs energy from the surroundings. ΔH = +

c)

reaction that occurs without any energy change. ΔH = 0

d)

reaction that requires continuous energy input to proceed. ΔH > 0

43.

What is nuclear fission?

a)

A nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy.

b)

A process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus.

c)

A chemical reaction involving the exchange of electrons between atoms.

d)

A physical change where a substance changes its state from solid to liquid.

44.

What is nuclear fusion?

a)

A nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei of low atomic number fuse together to form a heavier nucleus with a large release of energy.

b)

A process where heavy atomic nuclei split into lighter nuclei.

c)

A chemical reaction involving the exchange of electrons.

d)

A method of generating electricity using wind turbines.

45.

What is the term for a scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution?

a)

pH scale

b)

Temperature

c)

Density

d)

Viscosity

46.

What is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation called?

a)

Electromagnetic Spectrum

b)

Visible Light

c)

Radio Waves

d)

Infrared Radiation

47.

What are elements that are good conductors of heat and electricity and have a high luster called?

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

d)

insulators

48.

What are elements that are poor conductors of heat and electricity called?

a)

non-metals

b)

metals

c)

alloys

d)

metalloids

49.

What are metalloids?

a)

Elements with properties of both metals and non-metals. Staircase on the periodic table.

b)

Elements that are only metals.

c)

Elements that are only non-metals.

d)

Elements that are gases.

50.

What is a physical change?

a)

A change in which no new substances are formed and which can often be reversed. Changes physical appearance, not chemical makeup. Any phase change (melting, freezing, boiling).

b)

A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

c)

A change that involves the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

d)

A change that is always irreversible and results in a new substance.

51.

What is a chemical change?

a)

change that results in the formation of new chemical substances. Changes the chemical makeup of a substance.

b)

change in the state of matter without altering the chemical composition.

c)

temporary change that can be easily reversed.

d)

change that involves only physical properties

52.

What is a physical property?

a)

A characteristic of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance's chemical identity.

b)

A process that changes the chemical identity of a substance.

c)

A property that can only be observed during a chemical reaction.

d)

A measure of how a substance reacts with other substances.

53.

A chemical property is a substance's ability to react (it's chemical _______).

a)

reactivity

b)

stability

c)

density

d)

conductivity

54.

Fill in the blank: Reactants are substances that start a chemical reaction. They are found on the _______ side of a chemical equation.

a)

left

b)

right

c)

top

d)

bottom

55.

Products are substances that are produced in the reaction. They are found on the _______ side of the chemical equation.

a)

right

b)

left

c)

top

d)

bottom

56.

Match the charge with the groups.

a)

-1

1.

Group 17

b)

-3

2.

Group 15

c)

-2

3.

Group 16

57.

Match the charge with the groups.

a)

+1

1.

Group 1

b)

+2

2.

Group 2

c)

+3

3.

Group 3

58.

Cations

a)

Gain electrons, has an overall positive charge

b)

Lose electrons, has an overall positive charge

c)

Lose electrons, has an overall negative charge

d)

Gain electrons, has an overall negative charge

59.

A Nitrogen molecule (N2) has one triple bond. How many electrons do the nitrogen atoms share?

(a)  
Choose from the below words

1

3
4
6

8

60.

Each horizontal row on the periodic table is called a what?

(a)  
Choose from the below words
Group
Row
Period
Family
61.
A vertical column is called...
a)
group
b)
tower
c)
period
d)
crew