Chemistry 2014-2015
Houston
Chapter 1 Matter and Change
Classwork
1. Define the vocabulary GIVEN BY MRS. HOUSTON
2. Reading Guide – Answer on your paper.
Section 1 Chemistry Is a Physical Science
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Define Chemistry.
Describe a scanning electron microscope.
List and describe the 6 main areas of chemistry.
What product was a chance discovery as the result of basic research?
List an example of applied research.
How is Teflon a technological application?
Section 2 Matter and Its Properties
7. Define matter.
8. Give 4 examples of elements with their symbols (See a periodic table if you are having problems).
9. Give 1 example of a compound (See page 6 or page 13).
10. List 3 examples of extensive properties.
11. List 5 examples of intensive properties.
12. List 2 physical properties of a substance.
13. List 4 examples of physical changes.
14. Do physical changes affect the composition or identity of the substance?
15. List the 3 common states of matter.
16. List 3 changes of state.
17. List 3 examples of chemical properties.
18. Do chemical changes affect the composition or identity of the substance?
19. In a chemical change (reaction) is the mass of the reactants different than the mass of the
products?
20. In a chemical change (reaction) is energy “conserved”?
21. State the law of conservation of energy.
22. Define mixture.
23. Compare/contrast homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures.
24. Homogeneous mixtures are also called _______.
25. Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.
26. Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.
27. Describe a method to separate a mixture. (3 are listed in your text.)
28. Pure substances are either ________ or ________.
29. See table 1 page 14. Which chemical grade has the highest purity?
30. Can impurities in a chemical affect a reactions?
Section 3 Elements
31. Each square on the periodic table on page 17 contains what 2 pieces of information?
Chemistry 2014-2015
Houston
32. Give the symbol and older name for the following elements. See Table 2 page 16.
Antimony
Silver
Lead
Copper
Tungsten
Mercury
Gold
Potassium
Tin
33. Use the periodic table on page 17. List the elements in Group14.
34. Use the periodic table on page 17. List 3 elements in period 4.
35. Are the following elements a metal (M), nonmetal (NM) or metalloid (Mld). Use the periodic table
on page 17.
a. Copper
b. Antimony
c. Phosphorus
d. Mercury
e. Silicon
f. Manganese
g. Carbon
h. Nitrogen
36. Give at least 4 characteristics of the element copper.
37. Give at least 4 characteristics of the element phosphorus.
38. List the noble gases.
3. Text Problems – Short answers
Answer only on your paper.
Section 1 Review Page 5: #1, 2, 3
Section 2 Review Page 14: #1, 2, 3, 4
Section 3 Review Page 20: #1, 2, 3, 4
4. Chapter Review – Page 22 Short answers
Answer only on your paper
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