chapter 2 A And b Flashcards
2 main forms of energy
Kinetic and potential
What 2 things is matter composed of ?
Atoms and elements
Name the difference between kinetic and potential energy
Kinetic is energy in action.
Potential is stored energy
What is matter
Anything that occupies space and has mass
Mass
Amount of matter in an object
Weight
Measurement of pull of gravity on an object
Composition of matter
All matter is composed of elements
How to a determine atomic number
Number of protons in the atoms nucleus (= # of electrons too)
Mass number
Protons + neutrons
Atomic weight
Average of mass numbers
How many electrons can each she’ll hold
Shell 1. 2 electrons
- 8 electrons
- 17 electrons
What is an isotope?
Same # protons did number neutrons
Radio isotopes?!
Decay spontaneously heavier less stable
Where are electrons found?
Move around nucleus in electron cloud or shell