WHS Quizbowl

WHS Quizbowl Questions.

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The smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element is an ___.
Atom
What was the significance of the gold foil experiment?
It proved existence of the nucleus.
What experiment was used to obtain the charge of an electron?
The oil drop experiment.
The atomic number of an element is the total number of which particles in the nucleus?
Protons
If the spin of one electron in an orbital is clockwise, what is the spin of the other electron in the same orbital?
Counterclockwise
Which subatomic particle plays the greatest role in determining the properties of an element?
Electrons
What is the charge of a cation?
Postive
What is the ending of all binary compounds, both ionic and molecular?
-ide
Which of the following correctly shows a prefix used in naming binary molecular compounds with its corresponding number?
Nona-, 9
Why must chemical equations be balanced?
To satisfy the law of conservation of mass.
What is one mole equal to?
6.02 x 10^23
In a combustion reaction, one of the reactants is always what?
Oxygen
Which of the following is transferred due to a temperature difference?
Heat
What are the numerical values of STP defined as?
273 K and 101.3 kPa
What happens to the temperature of an object as the kinetic energy of the object increases?
It increases.