Study Guide Chemistry Assessment Unit 3

Molecules and Physical/Chemical Changes

1. Draw and label the parts of the atom.

2. Using your periodic table fill in the blanks.

Element Symbol Family Period Atomic Atomic # of # of # of
# Mass Protons Electrons Neutrons
Boron
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Define the following:

3. Element:

4. Molecules:

5. Compounds:

6. What is the main difference between a molecule and a compound?

7. What elements are present in the following compounds? How many atoms are there for each element?
Chemical Compound Formula Elements # of Atoms
Ferrous sulfide FeS

Potassium hydrogen KHF2

difluoride
8. A smallest particle of a compound is a __________________. A molecule of aspirin could not be
broken down into simpler parts by a __________________ change. For example, if we crush an
aspirin into powder, it is still an aspirin. We have not caused a chemical change; therefore, we still
have aspirin.

9. Compounds are written by giving the ___________________ symbol followed by the ____________
of atoms of that element which would be found in one _______________________ of the compound.

10. When a ________________ change takes place, only the ___________________ properties or
appearance of the substance are changed. The substance is still made up of the same things as it was
before. No _____________ substances are formed.

11. Physical changes usually are _______________________, ________________________,

_____________________________________.

12. Physical properties are determined by using our _____________________.

13. Give two examples of physical changes and tell what kind of change is occurring.

14. Give two examples of chemical changes.

15. TRUE or FALSE: When a physical change occurs, a new substance is produced.
16. Chemical Change (Reaction) is a change that alters the ____________________ properties. _______
or more substances combine to form a completely __________ substance with _________________
properties. An example of a chemical formula would be ____________________________.
17. Do you think that in the process of making Jell-O (going from powder to what you eat) is a chemical
change, physical change, or both? Write a paragraph with a topic sentence and concluding sentence
defending your answer. Challenge: use your science brain.
18. What is the chemical symbol for the compound salt?

19. What is the chemical symbol for the compound water?

20. What is the chemical symbol for the compound carbon dioxide?
21. What is the difference between a heterogeneous and homogenous mixture?
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