Chapter 2 Flashcards
3 States of matter
Solid, Liquid, Gas
Elements Name:
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
C
H
O
N
4 Most common elements in the human body composing 96% of the human body
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen
Element Name:
Sodium
Iron
Calcium
Potassium
Phosphorus
Chlorine
Sulfur
Na
Fe
Ca
K
P
Cl
S
4 Parts of an Atom
Nucleus, Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
Nucleus
Core of the atom
Proton
Positive particles
Neutron
Particles with no charge
Electrons
Negatively charged particles
Energy Levels (Rings)
Rings on the atom around the nucleus which contain the electrons. up to 2 for the first ring and then up to 8 for every ring after that.
Atomic Number
Number of protons in an atom
Isotope
Isotopes are atoms where the number of neutrons differ from the original atom
Radioisotopes
An atom that is unstable and begins to break down. This produces radioactivity.
Ion
Electrically charged atom
Cation
Positive electrical charged atom
Anion
Negative electrical charged atom
Electrolytes
Ions that dissociate creating a solution that contains both cations and anions. They conduct electrical charge known as electrolytes.
Covalent Bond
These are created when atoms share electrons. They are borrowed. They do not dissociate in water.
Water in the Body
About 2/3 of our body is composed of water and it is one of the most abundant and important compounds in the human body