2-1,2-2 Flashcards
Atom
Something that cannot be broken down
Nucleus
The center of the atom
Electron
Negatively charged atom
Element
A pure substance that consists entirely of one type of atom
Isotopes
Atoms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons they contain
Compound
A substance formed by the chemical combination of 2 or more elements in definite proportions
Ionic bond
Formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another
Ions
Positively and negatively charged atoms
Covalent bond
Forms when electrons are shared between atoms
Molecule
The smallest unit of most compounds
Cohesion
Attraction between molecules of the same substance
Adhesion
An attraction between molecules of different substances
Solute
Substance that is dissolved
Solvent
Substance in which the solute dissolves
Solvent
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