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9th Grade
10/24/2012

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Term
element
Definition
a substance that can't be broken down into simpler substances.
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25
Definition
On Earth, about___ elements are essential to living organisms.
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Symbol
Definition
Each element is abbreviated by a one or two letter____
Term
Trace elements
Definition
-Are present in living things in very small amounts.Examples are iron & magnesium.
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True
Definition
Properties of elements are determined by the structure of their atoms. True or False ?
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Eighteen
Definition
What is the maximum number of electrons in the third energy level ?
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Eight
Definition
What is the maximum number of electrons in the second energy level ?
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Two
Definition
What is the maximum number of electrons in the first energy level ?
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Compound
Definition
H2O(no longer resembles either hydrogen or oxygen gas) Compound or element?
Term
Compound
Definition
A substance that CAN be broken down into a chemical reaction.Compound or element ?
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Element
Definition
Carbon, the substance represented by the symbol C.Compound or element?
Term
To form organisms.
Definition
Why must chemical equations always balance?
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Subscripts
Definition
Which number indicates the number of atoms of each element in a molecule of a substance?
Term
When the mixture isn't evenly distributed.
Definition
When is a mixture not a solution?
Term
An acid forms H+ ions in water, while a base forms OH- ions in water.
Definition
Difference between an acid and base?
Term
Brown
Definition
The 1st scientist to observe evidence of the random motion of molecules was:
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Diffusion
Definition
Net movement of particles form an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration is called:
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Random movement o/ particles
Definition
Diffusion occurs b/c/ of:
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start to diffuse
Definition
When a few drops of colored corn syrup are added to a beaker of pure corn syrup, the color will:
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increasing the temp.
Definition
Diffusion can be accelerated by:
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Dynamic Equilibrium
Definition
When materials pass into and out o/ a cell at equal rates, there is no concentration in the cell. The state of the cell is:
Term
concentration gradient
Definition
Difference in concentration of a substance across space is called:
Term
True
Definition
Carbon atoms can bond together in straight chains, branched chains, or rings.True or false?
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False
Definition
Large molecules containing carbon atoms are called micromolecules. True or false?
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False
Definition
Polymers are formed by hydrolysis. True or false?
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True
Definition
Cells use carbohydrates for energy. True or false?
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Monosaccharide
Definition
C6H12O6, Glucose, and fructose are examples of____
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Dissaccharide
Definition
C12H22O11&sucrose are examples of___
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Polysaccharide
Definition
Starch,Cellulose, and glycogen are examples of____
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