Atoms Flashcards
1
Q
What is an atom?
A
Smallest unit of an element which retain the unique properties of the element.
2
Q
What is an ion?
A
An atom that has lost or gained an electron giving it a positive or negative charge.
3
Q
What the three types of chemical bonds?
A
Ionic, covalent and hydrogen.
4
Q
What is a covalent bond?
A
Bond that involves atoms sharing electrons
5
Q
What is an ionic bond?
A
Bond that involves electrons being transferred from one atom to another.
6
Q
What is a hydrogen bond?
A
Specific type of week ionic bond.
