01- Themes and biology/chemistry of element Flashcards
Atom
smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element
Proton
Subatomic particle with a positive electrical charge (+1)
Neutron
neutral subatomic particle/ makes up nucleus of every atom
Electron shell
outside part of an atom around nucleus
valence electrons
electrons in outermost shell
ion
an atom or molecule with either positive or negative charge
element
is a substance that cannot be broken to other substances by chemical reactions
molecule
The smallest particle of a substance that has all of the physical and chemical properties of that substance
What is an example of an element?
Oxygen is an important biological element
What is an example of a molecule?
A common example of a molecule is water (H2O), which is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom bonded together; other examples include carbon dioxide (CO2), oxygen (O2), and nitrogen (N2)