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Nucleus

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core of an atom containing protons and neutrons

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Proton

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positively charged particle that has mass of 1 amu and a charge of +1

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Neutron

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uncharged particle that has mass of 1 amu

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Electron

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negatively charged subatomic particle that resides outside the nucleus in the electron orbital, lacks functional mass and has a negative charge of -1

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Atomic Number

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number of protons in an atom

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Mass Number

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total number of protons and neutrons in an atom

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Atomic Mass

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calculated mean of the mass number for an element’s isotopes

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Isotope

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one or more forms of an element that have different numbers of neutrons

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Radioisotopes

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isotope that emits radiation composed of subatomic particles to form more stable elements

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Periodic Table

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organizational chart of elements indicating each element’s atomic number and mass, also provides key information about the elements properties

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Chemical Reactivity

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elements’ ability to combine and chemically bond with one another

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Orbital

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region surrounding the nucleus that contains electrons

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Octet Rule

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states that atoms are most stable when they hole eight electrons in their outermost shells

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Valence Shell

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outermost shell of an atom

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Inert or Noble Gas

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element with a filled valence shell that is unreactive with other atoms

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Chemical Bond

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interaction between two or more atoms that results in forming molecules

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Chemical Reaction

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process leading to rearranging atoms in molecules

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Reactant

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molecule that takes part in a chemical reaction

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Product

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molecule that is the result of a chemical reaction

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Balanced Chemical Equation

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when both sides of a chemical reaction have equal numbers of atoms

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Compound

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substance with at least two different elements

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Irreversible Chemical Reaction

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unidirectional chemical reaction

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Reversible Chemical Reaction

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bidirectional chemical reaction

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Cation

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positive ion formed when an atom loses electron

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Anion
negative ion formed when an atom gains electron
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Electron Transfer
movement of electrons from one element to another
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Ionic Bond
chemical bond that forms between ions with opposite charges transferring electrons
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Covalent Bond
type of strong chemical bond between same or different elements sharing electrons
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Electrolyte
ion necessary for vital functions in the body
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Polar Covalent Bond
type of covalent bond that forms when atoms share electrons unequally, resulting in oppositely charged regions of a molecule
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Nonpolar Covalent Bond
type of covalent bond that forms when atoms share electrons equally
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Electronegativity
the ability of some elements to attract electrons and acquire partial negative charges
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Hydrogen Bond
weak bond between slightly charged hydrogen atoms and slightly negatively charged atoms in other molecules
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Van der waals interactions
very weak interaction between molecules due to temporary charged attracting atoms that are very close together
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Hydrophobic
quality of ions or polar molecules interacting well with other polar molecules
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Hydrophilic
quality of uncharged nonpolar molecules that do not interact well with polar polecules
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Specific Heat Capacity
the amount of heat one gram of a substance must absorb or lose to change its temperature by one degree Celsius
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Calorie
amount of heat required to change the temperature of one gram of water by one degree celsius
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Heat of Vaporization
high amount of energy required for liquid water to turn into water vapor
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Evaporation
change from liquid to gaseous state at a body of waters surface, plant leaves, or an organisms skin
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Solvent
substance capable of dissolving another substance
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Sphere of Hydration
when a polar molecule surrounds charged or polar molecule that keeps them dissolved in a solution
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Dissociation
process of atoms breaking off of molecules and forming ions
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Cohesion
the tendency for water to stick to itself
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Adhesion
the tendency for water to stick to other things
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Surface Tension
tension at the surface of water that prevents molecules from separating created by cohesive forces in water
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Capillary Action
the movement of water through a narrow space due to adhesion
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Acid
molecule that donates hydrogen ions and increases the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution
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Base
molecule that donates hydroxide ions or binds excess hydrogen ions to decrease their concentration in a solution
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pH Scale
the measurement of how acidic or basic water is ranging from 0-14
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Buffer
a substance that resists change in pH by absorbing excess hydrogen ions or hydroxide ions
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Organic Molecule
any molecule containing carbon (except carbon dioxide)
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Hydrocarbon
organic molecule consisting entirely of carbon and hydrogen
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Aliphatic Hydrocarbon
hydrocarbon consisting of a linear chain of carbon atoms
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Aromatic Hydrocarbon
hydrocarbon consisting of closed rings of carbon atoms with alternating single and double bonds
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Isomer
molecule that share a chemical formula but differ in the placement of their atoms and chemical bonds
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Structural Isomer
isomers that share a chemical formula but differ in the placement of their chemical bonds
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Geometric Isomers
isomers with similar bonding patterns that differ in the placement of atoms alongside a double covalent bond
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Cis Configuration
when the carbons are bound on the same side of a double bond in a geometric isomer (resulting in a bend of the carbon backbone)
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Trans Configuration
when the carbons are bound on the opposite side of a double bond in a geometric isomer (resulting in a more linear carbon backbone)
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Enantiomers
molecules that share overall structure and bonding patterns but differ in how the atoms are placed three-dimensionally so that they are mirror images of each other
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Functional Groups
group of atoms that provides a specific function to a carbon skeleton
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Substituted Hydrocarbons
molecules with other elements in their carbon backbone
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Seven Functional Groups
hydroxyl, methyl, carbonyl, carboxyl, amino, phosphate, sulfhydryl

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