Periodic Table Flashcard

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What is the atomic number of chromium (Cr)?

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24

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What is composting?

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A method for recycling food and yard waste into a rich, dark soil amendment called compost.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed.

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What instrument is used to detect temperature changes in chemical reactions?

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Thermometer

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What type of process is the melting of ice cream?

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Endothermic process, as it requires more energy from the surroundings than it releases.

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Define 'endothermic reaction'.

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A reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings.

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Define 'exothermic reaction'.

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A reaction that releases energy to its surroundings.

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What is the significance of the atomic number in the periodic table?

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It represents the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.

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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 but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

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A catalyst speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.