Basic Chemistry Flashcards

1
Q

What is matter?

A

any physical substance that takes up space and has mass.

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2
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What are atoms made up of?

A

Protons, neutrons, and electrons

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3
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Protons

A

positively charged, weigh 1amu, located in nucleus

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4
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neutrons

A

have no charge, weigh 1 amu, located in the nucleus

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5
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Electrons

A

negatively charged, weigh .00055amu, located outside of nucleus

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6
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What role do electrons play?

A

Chemical bonding

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7
Q

Can elements be broken down?

A

no

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8
Q

What does a molecule consist of?

A

2 or more atoms

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9
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What makes up most of the size of an atom?

A

Electrons

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10
Q

single bonds

A

need two electrons

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11
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double bonds

A

need 4 electrons

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12
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triple bonds

A

need 6 electrons

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13
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atomic mass consists of the addition of

A

protons and neutrons

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14
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atomic number tells you the amount of

A

protons, neutrons, and electrons

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15
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Ionic Bonding

A

one atom gives up one or more of its valence electrons, typically between metal and nonmetal

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16
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covalent bonding

A

both atoms share one or more pairs of electrons, typically 2 non metals

17
Q

Which is stronger, Covalent or Ionic bonding?

A

Ionic Bonding

18
Q

what does polarity influence?

A

what can dissolve in it

19
Q

water is

A

polar

20
Q

emulsifiers

A

molecules with both polar and nonpolar attributes

21
Q

what are ionic molecules made up of?

A

Polar components

22
Q

what subatomic particles carry a net charge?

A

protons and electrons

23
Q

metal and non- metal call for

A

ionic bonding

24
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2 non metals call for

A

covalent bonding