Chapter 2 Flashcards
Matter
takes up space and has mass
Element
simplest type of matter
Atom
smallest particle of an element
Bulk Element
required by the body in large amounts (CHONP)
Trace Element
required by the body in small amounts
Atomic Mass
number of protons plus the number of neutrons in an atom of an element
Atomic Number
number of protons in an atom of an element
Ion
atom that can gain or lose electrons
Cation
a (+) charged ion, forms when loses electrons
Anion
a (-) charged ion, forms when gaining electrons
Ionic Bonds
electrons are transfered (attraction between cation and anion)
Covalent Bonds
chemical bonds that share electrons
Hydrogen Bonds
weak bond between a hydrogen atom and an oxygen atom
Synthesis Rxn
complex chemical structure is formed
Decomposition Rxn
bonds are broken to form chemical structure