Atoms, Elements, and Molecules - 3 Flashcards

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Protons

A

positive charge

number is atomic number

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Neutrons

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no charge

number is mass-number

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3
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Electrons

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negative charge

number is atomic number

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4
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Elements vs. Compounds

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Elements are one substance, and compounds are a mix of two or more elements

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Covalent Bond

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happens between atoms when electrons are shared

covalent C-C bonds form macromolecules

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Hydrogen Bond

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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

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What type of molecule is water? (polar vs nonpolar)

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Polar

unequal sharing of electrons

: oxygen side is negative charge and hydrogen is positive

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Solute + Solvent =

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Solution

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Cohesion

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stickiness, water attracted to water

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Adhesion

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capillary action, water attracted to other substances

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11
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Universal Solvent

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Water

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12
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Buffer

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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

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13
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ionic bond

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when atoms give or lose an electron

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