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Example Question #171 : Middle School Physical Science
In the following equation, what is the missing product?
Zn + 2HCl --> ZnCl2 + ______
Zn
Cl2
2HCl
H2
H2
The answer is H2 because there are 2 Hydrogen atoms from the reactant side that are unaccounted for in the products.
The law of conservation of mass states that mass can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. Thus, the amount of matter cannot change. Because mass is always conserved in chemical reactions, balanced chemical equations have the same number and type of each atom on both sides of the equation. Products in chemical reactions are the result of the same number of atoms being rearranged into new substances.
The law of conservation of mass only applies in “closed systems” meaning that the mass and energy is not able to escape to the environment. For example, if you are boiling water on the stove and you put a lid on your pot, the water vapor will collect inside the pot. This is a closed system, and the amount of mass will not change, though it will be converted from liquid to gas. If you take the lid off your pot, the evaporated water will escape into your kitchen and the total amount of matter will change. You opened your system!
Example Question #171 : Middle School Physical Science
What is a conductor?
A conductor is a substance that transfers electric or heat energy easily.
A conductor is a substance that transfers motion easily
A conductor is a substance that does NOT transfer electric or heat energy easily.
A conductor is a substance that makes electrons move in a line like a train
A conductor is a substance that transfers electric or heat energy easily.
A conductor is a substance that transfers electric or heat energy easily.
Some types of matter transfer energy more easily than others. These substances are called “conductors.” An electrical conductor is a substance in which electrical charge carriers, usually electrons, move easily from atom to atom with the application of voltage. Conductivity, in general, is the capacity to transmit something, such as electricity or heat. Some examples of conductors are copper, steel, gold, aluminum, and brass. If a substance does NOT transfer energy efficiently, it is called an insulator. Some common insulators are: Glass, Air, Plastic, Rubber, Porcelain, and Wood.
Example Question #172 : Middle School Physical Science
Which of these is an example of a conductor?
wood
mud
water
grass
water
The answer is water because electric and heat energy move easily through it.
Some types of matter transfer energy more easily than others. These substances are called “conductors.” An electrical conductor is a substance in which electrical charge carriers, usually electrons, move easily from atom to atom with the application of voltage. Conductivity, in general, is the capacity to transmit something, such as electricity or heat. Some examples of conductors are copper, steel, gold, aluminum, and brass. If a substance does NOT transfer energy efficiently, it is called an insulator. Some common insulators are: Glass, Air, Plastic, Rubber, Porcelain, and Wood.
Example Question #173 : Middle School Physical Science
Which of these is NOT an example of a conductor?
copper
iron
steel
glass
glass
The answer is glass.
Some types of matter transfer energy more easily than others. These substances are called “conductors.” An electrical conductor is a substance in which electrical charge carriers, usually electrons, move easily from atom to atom with the application of voltage. Conductivity, in general, is the capacity to transmit something, such as electricity or heat. Some examples of conductors are copper, steel, gold, aluminum, and brass. If a substance does NOT transfer energy efficiently, it is called an insulator. Some common insulators are: Glass, Air, Plastic, Rubber, Porcelain, and Wood.
Example Question #174 : Middle School Physical Science
The image shows a plug that goes into an electrical outlet. Which best describes the plug?
the surrounding rubber is an insulator and the metal prong is a conductor.
the whole device is an insulator
the surrounding rubber is a conductor and the metal prong is an insulator.
the whole device is a conductor
the surrounding rubber is an insulator and the metal prong is a conductor.
The answer is "the surrounding rubber is an insulator and the plug is a conductor."
Some types of matter transfer energy more easily than others. These substances are called “conductors.” An electrical conductor is a substance in which electrical charge carriers, usually electrons, move easily from atom to atom with the application of voltage. Conductivity, in general, is the capacity to transmit something, such as electricity or heat. Some examples of conductors are copper, steel, gold, aluminum, and brass. If a substance does NOT transfer energy efficiently, it is called an insulator. Some common insulators are: Glass, Air, Plastic, Rubber, Porcelain, and Wood.
Example Question #175 : Middle School Physical Science
What is an insulator?
An insulator is a substance that is an energy source for another substance.
An insulator is a substance that readily transfers energy.
An insulator is a substance that does not readily transfer energy.
An insulator is a substance that is a magnet and an energy source.
An insulator is a substance that does not readily transfer energy.
An insulator is a substance that does not readily transfer energy.
Some types of matter transfer energy more easily than others. These substances are called “conductors.” An electrical conductor is a substance in which electrical charge carriers, usually electrons, move easily from atom to atom with the application of voltage. Conductivity, in general, is the capacity to transmit something, such as electricity or heat. Some examples of conductors are copper, steel, gold, aluminum, and brass. If a substance does NOT transfer energy efficiently, it is called an insulator. Some common insulators are: Glass, Air, Plastic, Rubber, Porcelain, and Wood.
Example Question #176 : Middle School Physical Science
Jamal wants to make an electrical circuit, but he only has a power source and two wires that are not connected. Which of the following must Jamal also have to make an electrical circuit?
a rubber stopper
a conductor
an insulator
a battery
a conductor
Jamal would also need an electrical conductor to complete the circuit
Some types of matter transfer energy more easily than others. These substances are called “conductors.” An electrical conductor is a substance in which electrical charge carriers, usually electrons, move easily from atom to atom with the application of voltage. Conductivity, in general, is the capacity to transmit something, such as electricity or heat. Some examples of conductors are copper, steel, gold, aluminum, and brass. If a substance does NOT transfer energy efficiently, it is called an insulator. Some common insulators are: Glass, Air, Plastic, Rubber, Porcelain, and Wood.
Example Question #177 : Middle School Physical Science
Which of the following items would NOT complete the circuit in combination with the items pictured?
glass
an iron nail
wood
wool
wool
The answer is "wool"
Some types of matter transfer energy more easily than others. These substances are called “conductors.” An electrical conductor is a substance in which electrical charge carriers, usually electrons, move easily from atom to atom with the application of voltage. Conductivity, in general, is the capacity to transmit something, such as electricity or heat. Some examples of conductors are copper, steel, gold, aluminum, and brass. If a substance does NOT transfer energy efficiently, it is called an insulator. Some common insulators are: Glass, Air, Plastic, Rubber, Porcelain, and Wood.
Example Question #178 : Middle School Physical Science
Which of these items is needed to make the light bulb light up?
an insulator
a conductor
a piece of wood
another power source
a conductor
The answer is "a conductor."
Some types of matter transfer energy more easily than others. These substances are called “conductors.” An electrical conductor is a substance in which electrical charge carriers, usually electrons, move easily from atom to atom with the application of voltage. Conductivity, in general, is the capacity to transmit something, such as electricity or heat. Some examples of conductors are copper, steel, gold, aluminum, and brass. If a substance does NOT transfer energy efficiently, it is called an insulator. Some common insulators are: Glass, Air, Plastic, Rubber, Porcelain, and Wood.
Example Question #179 : Middle School Physical Science
Which of these would complete the electrical circuit?
plastic
air
a piece of glass
an iron nail
an iron nail
The answer is an iron nail.
Some types of matter transfer energy more easily than others. These substances are called “conductors.” An electrical conductor is a substance in which electrical charge carriers, usually electrons, move easily from atom to atom with the application of voltage. Conductivity, in general, is the capacity to transmit something, such as electricity or heat. Some examples of conductors are copper, steel, gold, aluminum, and brass. If a substance does NOT transfer energy efficiently, it is called an insulator. Some common insulators are: Glass, Air, Plastic, Rubber, Porcelain, and Wood.
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