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Chapter 16 Test
Test 4-11-08 mrs bennett
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Science
6th Grade
04/08/2008

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Term
true or false
elements on the far right of the periodic table are classified as non metals
Definition
true
Term
true or false
every atom of the same element has the same atomic number
Definition
true
Term
true or false
for and atom to be neutral, the number of protons must = the number of neutrons
Definition
flase, electrons
Term
true or false
matter always has mass
Definition
true
Term
All __ except mercury are solids at room temperature
Definition
metals
Term
how many atoms of calcium phosphate whose formula is Ca3(PO4)2
Definition
3
Term
in general nonmetals are __
Definition
gases at room temerature
Term
in general metals are __
Definition
good conductors of heat
Term
millions of compounds that exsist are made from approximatly ___ elements
Definition
115
Term
most of the mass of an atom is found in its ___
Definition
neucleus
Term
a certain atom has 26 protons, 26 electrons and 30 neutrons. its mass number is ____
Definition
56
Term
____ has mass and takes up space
Definition
air
Term
All matter is made up of particles called
Definition
atoms
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elements on the left side of the periodic table are classified as _______
Definition
metals
Term
elements that have propoerties halfway between those of metals and nonmetals are classified as ________
Definition
metalloids
Term
Rutherford's contribution to atomic models was the discovery of the _____
Definition
nucleus
Term
chloring-35 and clorine-37 are examples of __
Definition
istopes
Term
chlorine35 and chlorine-37 have diffrent number of _____
Definition
neutrons
Term
the lowest energy level of an atom is filled. its second level contains three additional electrons. What type of atom is it? xplain ur answer.
Definition
it is an atom w/ 5 electrons. it is called boron
Term
use the xample of inflating a flat tire after a repair. xplain why air is matter
Definition
tire xpands b/c the air takes up space and thats a property of matter
Term

give 4 examples of properties of nonmaetals that are exactly the oppisite of properties of metals.

 

 

 

Definition
  • poor conducts of heat
  • brittle
  • dull
  •  poor conducts of electricity
Term
suppose u found a sample of an element with the following properties: it is a dim yello solid at room temp, which shatters when hit with a hammer. how would you classify the element, and where would u expect to find id on the periodic table? explain
Definition
it is a nonmetal located on the far right side of the table.
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