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Chemistry of a NASCAR Car
Using the provided periodical chart, text about the car, your knowledge about elements, compounds and alloys,
complete the following questions.
Chemical Elements
A chemical element is a substance that cannot be broken down by chemical means. Elements are defined by the
number of protons they possess.
1. Name 3 chemical elements that you will find in a race car
2. For each of element, give its chemical symbol and atomic weight
3. Name at least 2 other properties for each chemical element
4. How are each of the above chemical elements used in a race car
5. Give at least 2 other uses for each of the above chemical elements
Chemical Compounds
A chemical compound is a chemical substance consisting of two or more different chemically bonded chemical
elements, with a fixed ratio determining the composition.
6. Name at least 2 chemical compounds that are used in a race car
7. List the chemical symbol for each of the compounds
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Chemistry of a NASCAR Car
8. How is the chemical compound used in the race car
9. Give at least 2 other uses for each of the above chemical compound
Chemical Alloy
An alloy is a substance made by melting two or more elements together, at least one of them a metal.
10. Name one chemical alloy used in a NASCAR race car.
11. List its chemical symbol
12. Give at least 2 other uses for the chemical alloy
Identify Chemistry of NASCAR Car
Identify if the following are elements, compounds or alloy.
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Race Car Frame/Roll Cage
Hood/Deck Lid
Fuel
Air in Tire
Tires
Lug Nut
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Windshield
Windshield Tear Off
Brakes
Brake Fluid
Oil
Splitter
BONUS
 Driver Helmet
 Driver Suit
 Jack
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