101 science : Flashcards
What is an energy level?
An energy level that dentifies the element
What elements will form a covalent bond?
they occur between nonmetals
ex: water , hydrogen and oxygen
What is a covalent bond, how do they form?
covalent bonds are when electrons share atoms. they form when atoms share
ion:
protons and electrons in an element that are not equal
- What elements will form an ionic bond?
they will form when elements get transferred
neutron
a particle that interact with the protons in the middle of the atom= no charge
What charge do electrons, protons, and neutrons have?
electron = negative
protons =positive
neutrons = no charge
Where is the nucleus located in an atom?
in the middle of the atom
How do you figure out the number of neutrons in an atom?
You take the atomic, or proton number of the element, and you subtract it from the element’s mass number.
What are the building blocks of matter?
atoms
protons
neutrons
What components does the nucleus of an atom contain?
protons , and neutrons
Give 3 examples of physical states of matter.
liquid
gas
solid
How big is an atom?
0.1nm to 0.5 nm
What is an element?
the whole of an atom
how many protons does Boron have? Electrons? Neutrons of the most common isotope?
boron has 5 protons ,6 neutrons and 5 electrons
