basic chemisty Flashcards
matter
anything that takes up space
states of matter
solid
liquid
gas
Elements
make up matter
four elements that make up 90% of the human body
Carbon
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Atoms
smallest unit of an element
in shells
innermost can have 2 electron
Outer can have up to 8
of electrons in outer shell determine chemical properties of an atom
atomic number
Number of protons in nucleus
Atomic Weight
number of protons plus the number of neutrons
Mole
Measurement for the number of atoms
isotopes
Variations of one type of atom
Radioactive Isotopes
Unstable isotopes that break down over time
Release detectable energy
Molecules
forms when atoms bond to each other
Compounds
formed when atoms of different elements bond
Ionic bond
created by electrical attraction between ions
they form when an atom gains or loses electrons in its outer energy level to become stable
Covalent Bond
created when atoms share electrons