A. Definitions Flashcards
Simple Ion
Atom which has lost or gained electrons
isomer
Same molecular formula Different structural formula
Hydrocarbon
Compound containing only C and H atoms
Acid
Solution containing a higher number of H+ (aq) ions than OH- (aq) ions
Molecule
2 or more atoms joined together by covalent bonds
Covalent bond
A shared pair of electrons
Isotope
Atoms with
Same atomic number Different mass number
Alkali
Solution with higher numbers of OH- (aq) ions than H+ (aq) ions
Atomic number
Number of protons in an atom
Fuel
A substance that burns to release energy
Combustion
Combining with oxygen to release energy
Valency
The number of unpaired outer electrons in an atom
Element
Substance containing only one type of atom
Mass number
The sum of the number of protons and neutrons in an element
Solute
A substance that will dissolve in a liquid (water)
Diatomic
A molecule containing two atoms
What are the 7 diatomic elements?
- Iodine
- Hydrogen
- Nitrogen
- Bromine
- Oxygen
- Chlorine
- Fluorine
Exothermic
A reaction that releases energy to the surroundings
Endothermic
Reaction in which heat energy is taken in from the surroundings
What are the properties of protons?
Charge : 1+
Mass: 1 a.m.u
Found: in the nucleus
What are the properties of neutrons?
Charge: 0
Mass: 1 a.m.u
Found: in the nucleus
What are the properties of electrons?
- Charge: 1-
- Mass: 0
- Found : in shells around nucleus
Period
Horizontal row of elements in the periodic table
Electricity
The flow of charged particles
(electrons and ions)