Atoms, Elements, and Molecules - 3 Flashcards
Protons
positive charge
number is atomic number
Neutrons
no charge
number is mass-number
Electrons
negative charge
number is atomic number
Elements vs. Compounds
Elements are one substance, and compounds are a mix of two or more elements
Covalent Bond
happens between atoms when electrons are shared
covalent C-C bonds form macromolecules
Hydrogen Bond
happens between water molecules as they have more slots than filled by the hydrogen atoms so stick to other oxygen atoms from different molecules
not as strong as other bonds
What type of molecule is water? (polar vs nonpolar)
Polar
unequal sharing of electrons
: oxygen side is negative charge and hydrogen is positive
Solute + Solvent =
Solution
Cohesion
stickiness, water attracted to water
Adhesion
capillary action, water attracted to other substances
Universal Solvent
Water
Buffer
tries to neutralize the solution by absorbing excess H+ or OH-
in an acidic solution, it will absorb extra H+ to try to neutralize it
ionic bond
when atoms give or lose an electron