2 Basic Chemistry, Inorganic Compounds Flashcards
matter
the “stuff” of the universe; anything that occupies space and has weight
anything that occupies space and has weight
matter
how can energy be measured?
only by its effects on matter
the ability to do work or put matter in motion
energy
energy
the ability to do work or put matter in motion
how is energy different from matter?
has no mass and does not take up space; energy effects matter
kinetic energy
energy that is being used; actually doing work like moving objects such as atoms or balls
energy that is being used; actually doing work like moving objects such as atoms or balls
kinetic energy
energy that is inactive or stored
potential energy
potential energy
energy that is inactive or stored
chemical energy
stored energy in the bonds of chemical substances; when the chemical bonds are broken, the potential energy becomes kinetic energy
stored energy in the bonds of chemical substances
chemical energy
electrical energy
energy resulting from the movement of charged particles (in your house, the flow of electrons along the wiring)
energy resulting from the movement of charged particles
electrical energy
example of electrical energy in the body
the nervous system uses electrical currents called nerve impulses to transmit messages
what kind of energy does the nervous system use when nerve impulses transmit messages throughout the body?
electrical energy
mechanical energy
energy directly involved in moving matter (legs provide the mechanical energy to power a bicycle; the muscles in your legs shortening to MOVE your legs)
energy directly involved in moving matter
mechanical energy
radiant energy
energy that travels in waves; the energy of the electromagnetic spectrum which includes x rays, infrared radiation (heat energy), visible light, radio, and ultraviolet rays
energy that travels in waves
radiant energy
how are energy conversions inefficient and how does that effect the body?
some of the initial energy supply is always “lost” to the environment as thermal energy–all energy conversions in the body generate heat
element
building block of matter; unique substance that cannot be broken down into simpler by ordinary chemical methods
building block of matter; unique substance that cannot be broken down into simpler by ordinary chemical methods
element
which four elements make up about 96% of body weight?
C carbon
O oxygen
H hydrogen
N nitrogen
subatomic particles
proton
neutron
electron
proton
neutron
electron
subatomic particles
relationship of protons and neutrons
both are heavy particles and have about the same mass; protons have a positive charge and neutrons are neutral
both of these subatomic particles are heavy particles and have about the same mass
protons
neutrons
relationship of protons and electrons
both have charges equal in strength, protons positive and electrons negative; protons have mass, neutrons mass is almost nonexistent
H
Hydrogen
1 proton, 0 neutron & 1 electron
atoms that have gained or lost electrons
ions
ions
atoms that have gained or lost electrons
atomic number
equal to the number of protons an element has
the number of protons an element has
atomic number
atomic mass
the sum of the masses of the protons and neutrons of an element
the sum of the masses of the protons and neutrons of an element
atomic mass
isotopes
the varieties of an element; will have same number of protons and electrons but different number of neutrons and therefor different atomic masses
the varieties of an element; will have same number of protons and electrons but different number of neutrons and therefore different atomic masses
isotopes
what determines the bonding properties of an atom?
the electrons
radioisotopes
the heavier isotopes of certain atoms that are unstable and tend to decompose to become more stable
the heavier isotopes of certain atoms that are unstable and tend to decompose to become more stable
radioisotopes
radioactivity
the process of spontaneous decay seen in some of the heavier isotopes, during which particles or energy is emitted from the atomic nucleus; results in the atom becoming more stable
the process of spontaneous decay seen in some of the heavier isotopes, during which particles or energy is emitted from the atomic nucleus; results in the atom becoming more stable
radioactivity
what can be compared to a tiny explosion in an atom?
radioactivity
what do all types of radioactive decay involve?
the ejection of particles (alpha or beta particles) or electromagnetic energy (gamma rays) from the atom’s nucleus and is damaging to living cells
what type of radioactivity has the least penetrating power?
Alpha emission
what type of radioactivity has the most penetrating power?
gamma radiation
where does the damage to the atoms in the path of ionizing radiation come from?
not from the radiation itself, but from the electrons that it sends flying like a bowling ball through pins
molecule
two or more atoms combine chemically (bind)
two or more atoms combine chemically (bind)
molecule
when two or more atoms of the same element bond together
a molecule of that element is produced
how is a molecule of an element produced?
when two or more atoms of the same element bond together
compound
when two or more different atoms bind together to form a molecule
when two or more different atoms bind together to form a molecule
compound
occur whenever atoms combine with or dissociate from other atoms (making or breaking bonds) #of atoms stay the same
chemical reactions
chemical reactions
whenever atoms combine with or dissociate from other atoms (making or breaking bonds) #of atoms stay the same
chemical bonds
formed when atoms unite chemically
formed when atoms unite chemically
chemical bonds; is an energy bond not a physical one
the only electrons that are important when considering bonding behavior are those in this shell
valence shell, the outermost shell
valence shell
the outermost shell; the only electrons that are important when considering bonding behavior are those in this shell
rule of eights
key to chemical reactivity; atoms react in such a ways that they will have 8 electrons in their valence shell (except Hydrogen with it being full at 2 electrons)
key to chemical reactivity; atoms react in such a ways that they will have 8 electrons in their valence shell (except Hydrogen with it being full at 2 electrons)
rule of eights
ionic bonds
electrons are completely transferred from one atom to another (others), the resulting charged atoms, or ions, are oppositely charged and attract each other
in this chemical bond, electrons are completely transferred from one atom to another (or others) the resulting charged atoms, or ions, are oppositely charged and attract each other
ionic bonds
ion
an atom with a positive or negative electric charge
an atom with a positive or negative electric charge
ion
negatively charged ions
anions
anions
negatively charged ions
cations
positively charged ions
positively charged ions
cations
ionic compound that dissociates into charged particles (other than hydrogen or hydroxyl ions) when dissolved in water
salt
salt
ionic compound that dissociates into charged particles (other than hydrogen or hydroxyl ions) when dissolved in water
covalent bonds
bonds created when atoms share electrons