Definitions Flashcards
Rate
The speed at which chemicals react.
Covalent Bond
Electrostatic attraction between the shared electrons and the positive nuclei on either side
How does a covalent bond work?
Electrostatic forces between negative electrons and positive nuclei.
Ionic Bond
Electrostatic attraction between negative ions and positive ions.
Ions
Charged particles.
Isotope
Same atomic number but different mass number.
Homologous Series
A family of compounds with the same general formula and a common chemical reaction.
Saturated
Containing only single carbon to carbon bonds.
Unsaturated
Containing carbon to carbon double bonds.
Combustion
Reacting with oxygen to release heat energy.
Isomer
Same molecular formula, different structure.
Electrolysis
Breaking down of a substance using electricity.
Covalent radius
Half the distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms.
Element
A substance made from only one type of atom
Compounds
A substance made from more than one type of atom