Physical Science Name: __________________________

Chemistry Test Date: __________________________

Study Guide

Directions: Review all notes, labs, lab review questions, videos, quizzes, tests, and reading assignments. Understand definitions and concepts relating to the terms on this study guide.

Know How To:

• balance equations

• identify symbols, names, and uses of 36 elements

• identify and describe elements of life

• determine the number of atoms in a compound

• diagram an atom with correct numbers and locations for protons, neutrons, and electrons

• determine physical versus chemical properties

• explain an entry on the Periodic Table

• identify regions of the Periodic Table

• decide whether a substance is acid, base, or neutral

• write chemical formulas from diagrams of compounds

• determine mathematically whether an object will sink or float

Reading Review in textbook “Physical Science” (this is an additional resource for information)

Chapter 3: Properties of Matter

Chapter 4: States of Matter

Chapter 5: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

Chapter 6: Intro to Atoms

Chapter 7: The Periodic Table

Chapter 8: Chemical Bonding

Chapter 9: Chemical Reactions

Chapter 10: Chemical Compounds

Chapter 11: Chemistry of Living Things

Physical Properties

Physical Properties

mass

weight

volume

density

buoyancy

phase

color, size, shape

texture

hardness

luster

luminance

malleability

conductivity

magnetism

heterogeneous

homogeneous

specific gravity

synthetic

viscosity

Phases of Matter

phase change

shape of a solid, liquid, gas

volume of a solid, liquid, gas

arrangement of particles of a solid, liquid, gas

movement of particles of a solid, liquid, gas

plasma

Structure of Matter

Mixtures

mixture

heterogeneous mixture

suspension

colloid

homogeneous mixture

solution

alloy

solute

solvent

universal solvent

evaporation

diatomaceous earth

Saturation

saturated solution

super saturated solution

solubility

crystals

Concentration

concentrated solution

dilute solution

saturated vs. 100% concentrated

Elements & Compounds

pure substance

atom

element

compounds

properties of elements vs. properties of compounds

Chemical Reactions

Chemical Properties

flammability

ability to liberate/absorb heat

ability to rust, change color, make sound

ability to produce gas or precipitate

Reactions and Equations

chemical reactions

Law of Conservation of Matter

coefficient

subscript

reactants

products

formula

equation

direction of reaction

Chemical Products

liberate/absorb heat

gas

precipitate

Chemical Commodities

nylon

plastics

soaps

foods

building materials

Chemicals

sodium chloride

citric acid

sodium bicarbonate

calcium chloride

Atomic Structure

Atoms

Greeks

nucleus

neutrons

protons

electrons

valence

isotope

Periodic Table

Mendeleev

number of elements that make-up all matter

number of elements that make up 99% of Earth’s crust

symbol

atomic number

mass number

atomic mass

atomic mass units (amu)

columns

groups

families

rows

periods

metals

metalloids

non-metals

staircase line

noble/inert gases

most active metals

Bonds

ionic

covalent

crystals

molecules

ions

Acids-Bases-pH

acids

bases

pH

Equipment - see equipment section on past tests