Ch 2 Flashcards
What is matter
Take up space and have mass
formation + disruption of chemical bonds
Chemical rxn
molecules + determines their functions
Chemical bonding
Elements properties
Atomic structure
Elements
Basic component of matter and cannot be reduced thru chemical rxn
2 or more elements
Compounds
Essential elements
Required for life and reproduction
Trace elements
Required in small amounts
Smallest unit of matter
Atoms
Diff # of neutrons
Isotopes
Decay of atomic nucleus + releases particles and energy
Radioactive isotopes
Energy
Capacity to do work
Potential energy
Stored energy
Valence shell
Outermost shell
Inert
Atoms w/ full valence shell
Rule of chemical rxn
CANNOT destroy atoms, only rearrange electrons and chemical bonds
3 types of chemical bonds
Covalent, ionic, hydrogen
Covalent bonds
2 atoms share a pair of valence electrons
strength of attraction for electron to an atom
Electronegativity
Nonpolar bonds
Equal electronegativity (form bw 2 identical elements)
unequal electronegativity
• form b/w diff elements
Polar bonds