Chapter 12 - Basics of Chemistry

The smallest particle of an element is known as a(n)

Combination of substances that are held together by physical rather than chemical ties is

Substance that adds hydrogen to a chemical compound or subtracts oxygen from the compound is

Chemical reaction in which oxygen is subtracted from or hydrogen is added to a substance

Liquids that mix easily are known as

The branch of chemistry that deals with products without carbon is called

When acid and alkalis are mixed together in equal proportions they (?) eachother

Only products that contain (?) can have a pH

An unstable physical mixture of undissolved particles in a liquid, is known as

Organic compounds are substances containing carbon and evaporate very quickly and easily.

All matter exists in one of three different physical forms; solid, liquid and

What is made when salt is dissolved in water

In creating a solution the liquid used to dissolve a substance is called the

What type of change occurs when ice melts and becomes water?

The separating of a substance into ions is known aS

What is a special type of oil used in nail polish dryers and as a skin protectant?

Which substance is an example of an elemental molecule?

When a substance gains oxygen, the substance is

There are about (?) naturally occurring elements

An example of a compound molecule

When two or more atoms are joined together chemically, a(n) (?) Is created.

Substance formed by chemically combining 2 or more atoms of different elements is known as a(n)

Substances used to neutralize acids or raise the pH of many hair products.

What term refers to anything that occupies space?

Another name for alkalis is

Everything known to exist in the universe is either made of matter or

The head of a surfactant molecule is (?) meaning water loving

Substances that cannot be reduced to simpler substances are called

Temporary mixtures of two kinds of matter are

Pure water with a pH of 7 is considered to be

What is the universal solvent

A product with a pH of 8.9 is considered

The tail of a surfactant molecule is (?) meaning oil loving

Substances that act as a bridge to allow oil and water to mix or emulsify are

Organic chemistry is the study of substances containing

Basic unit of matter that cannot be divided into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means?

Redox is also known as

When one chemical changes its state of matter, the change is called A

A mixture of two or more substances that are united with the aid of a binder is a(n)