1- The study of matter Flashcards
What is matter?
Anything that has a mass and occupies space.
Name 3 states of matter.
Solid -definite shape and volume
Liquid- indefinite shape, definite volume
Gas- indefinite shape and volume
What is an atom (smallest characteristic particle) made up of?
Protons, neutrons, electrons (subatomic particles)
An atom is energetically neutral
3 parts of an atom
Nucleus, electrons orbiting nucleus, valence shell
What is a molecule?
Two or more atoms joined together with a chemical bond in a specific ratio
What is an element?
Pure substances that can’t be separated into smaller parts by lab methods (118 in periodic table)
What is a compound?
Molecules containing two or more types of atoms
Periodic table..
Periods are..?
A and B groups are..?
Periods are horizontal rows
A groups are representative elements
B groups are transition elements
About atoms
In a state of constant movement
Cannot be created nor destroyed in chemical reactions; only rearranged (thus as is with energy and matter)
A proton has..
one positive charge (p+) 1 amu (atomic mass unit)
A neutron has..
no charge making it neutral; it does not repel or attract (n0)
1 amu
An electron has…
one negative charge (e-)
0.0005 amu – an insignificant mass
Orbits around the nucleus
1 atomic mass unit (amu) is defined as…
1/12th of the mass of the carbon-12 atom which contains 6 protons and 6 neutrons.
The atomic number is..
the number of protons in the nucleus
The atomic mass number is…
the number of subatomic particles in the nucleus (protons and neutrons)
Electron shells are..
Electrons with similar energies, grouped in an energy level
max of 7 in an atom
Electron shells close to the nucleus have a higher of lower energy than shells further away?
Lower
Chemical bonds are a result of what interaction?
interactions between valence electrons (electrons in the outer shell of the atom) of the participating atoms
What is Valency?
the bonding power of an atom
What is the octet rule?
Which elements does is apply to?
The Octet rule outlines that atoms of elements tend to react together in order to achieve a stable outer shell of 8 valence electrons.
It’s a common rule for Representative Elements (not transitional)
Metals and non-metals - lose or gain electrons to satisfy the octet rule?
Metals lose valence electrons in order to have 8 electrons in their outer shell (form ionic compounds)
Non-metals gain electrons (form ionic compounds) in order to have 8 electrons in their outer shell OR share electrons ..(form covalent compounds)
What is an ion?
An ion is an atom (or group of atoms) that is electrically charged as a result of the loss or gain of electrons
What happens if an atom gains an electron?
Or loses an electron?
It becomes more negatively charged (with gain)
It is no longer an atom
Loses an electron = more positively charged
What is a cation?
A cation is a positively charged ion