chapter 2: atoms, ions, & molecules Flashcards
matter is defined as as a substance that has …. and occupies space
mass
what is the smallest particle that exhibits the chemical properties of an element?
an atom
how many elements exist in our body at levels higher than trace amounts?
12
atoms are composed of protons, …. , and electrons
neutrons
protons are found where?
in the atomic nucleus
electrons are found where?
orbitals
what is the atomic mass number of carbon?
12.01
each element has an assigned … symbol. examples include N, P, Na, Cl.
chemical (symbol)
identify the subatomic particles that are present in the same numbers amongst isotopes of the same element
electrons & protons
the outermost (energy) electron shell is referred to as the … shell
valence
elements prefer to have an outer shell completely full of electrons. this tendency is called the …. rule
octet
identify the type of subatomic particle that can be determined by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass
number of neutrons
the innermost electron shell may hold up to how many electrons?
2
radioisotopes are unstable because they contain an excess number of what?
neutrons
ions are produced from a loss or gain of ..
electrons
identify the most common extracellular cation in the human body
Na+ (Sodium)
identify the anion that is a component of stomach acid
Cl-
ions with a positive charge are called ..
cation
cations and anions may bond together by electrostatic interactions called … bonds
ionic bonds
identify the structure of table salt
NaCl
molarity is a measure of the number of moles per ___ of solution
liter
Osm is an abbreviation for …
osmoles
the average atomic mass listed on the periodic table indicates the mass of the..
protons & neutrons
when an atom gains an electron, a(n) … is formed
anion
calcium reaches stability by … two negatively charged electrons
donating
usually, elements on the left side of the periodic table and in column IIIA tend to ….
lose electrons to form cations
o—c—o is an example of a … formula
structural
identify the isomers of c6h12o6
galactose, fructose, glucose
the four most common elements in the human body are..
carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen
carbon can form .. covalent bond(s) and nitrogen can form ..
(carbon) 4, (nitrogen) 3
identify the type of bond formed when 2 pairs of electrons are shared between 2 atoms
double covalent bond
many carbon atoms are sometimes bonded together to form a “carbon __”
skeleton
hydrogen bonds are intermolecular bonds formed between polar molecules. which of the following is an example of a polar molecule?
water molecules
identify the true statement regarding covalently bonded molecules
atoms share electrons
the sharing of electrons between atoms results in a __ bonded molecule
covalently
water is present in 3 phases: gas, liquid, & ..
solid
identify the functions of liquid water
transports, cushions, lubricates
- water cushions the force of sudden body movements
- unwanted substances are eliminated from body through water
- substances are dissolved in water & transported around body
the attraction between water molecules is ..
&
the attraction between water molecules and substances other than water is ..
cohesion
(attraction between water molecules)
adhesive
(attraction between water molecules and a substance other than water)
surfactant, decreases surface tension, keeps our .. from collapsing
lungs
heat of vaporization is the heat required for the release of molecules from a .. phase into a .. phase
liquid, gaseous
water is called the .. solvent
universal
which are forms of matter?
solid, liquid, gas
which element is the smallest and lightest?
hydrogen
colorless, odorless, nonmetallic, tasteless and highly flammable gas
atomic mass of 1.00794
how many elements exist in our body at levels higher than trace amounts?
12
the mass of an atom is expressed as an atomic __ unit, or dalton
mass
neutrons have ___
no charge
protons have a __ charge
positive
the atomic mass number of carbon is __
12.01
each element has an assigned __ symbol. examples include N, P, Na, Cl.
chemical
identify the subatomic particles that are present in the same numbers amongst isotopes of the same element
protons & electrons