C1 Chemistyr Flashcards
Compounds
Substances made up of 2 or more atoms chemically joined together
Elements
A substance made up of only one type of atom
Atom structure
Central nucleus made of protons and neutrons.
Outside nucleus are electrons
Ionic bonds
Metal and non metal
Non metal lose electrons to be positive
Metal gains electron to be negative charged ions
Covalent bonds
Happens when atoms share a pair of electrons
Non metals
Thermal decomposition
Breaking down of substance by using heat
Continental drift
The gradual movement of continents across the earths surface through time
Gases in the atmosphere
78% Nitrogen,
21 Oxygen,
Others are noble gases such as argon or C02
Saturated and unsaturated fats
Unsaturated have double bonds in carbon atoms, liquid at room temperature
Saturated have single bonds between their carbon atoms, solid at room temperature
Emulsion
Liquid mixture of water and oil
Hydrophilic and hydrophobic
Water loving and water hater
Bromine water with sat and undersaturated fats
Unsaturated becomes colorless
Saturated becomes orange brain
Hydrogenation
Solidifying unsaturated fats using hydrogen to make butter
Cracking
Breaking down hydrocarbons into simpler ones
Alkene
Double covalent bonds
Colorless bromine water
C2H4