Physical Science '24 MIDTERM

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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How many valence electrons does Sodium have?

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Sodium has 1 valence electron.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that can be separated by physical means.

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What is a pure substance?

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A pure substance is a material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout.

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What is the difference between elements and compounds?

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Elements are pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances, while compounds are made up of two or more elements chemically bonded together.

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What does the atomic number represent?

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The atomic number represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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How many protons does an atom of Phosphorus have?

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Phosphorus has 15 protons.

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What is the mass number of an atom?

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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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How many neutrons are in Phosphorus?

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Phosphorus has 16 neutrons.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.