Chapter 2: Chemistry Flashcards
Matter
Anything that takes up space. Comes in soild, liquid, and gas forms.
Kentic Energy
The energy of motion and lets us do work.
Potential Energy
Stored energy which can be convered to kenetic energy.
Elements
The periodic table, over 100 which each have their own unique properties.
Atom
The smallest port of an element that retains the properties of the element.
What makes up an atom?
- Protons: Positive and make the element unique
- Neutrons: No charge.
- Electrons: Negative
- Nucleus: Center of the atom where the protons and neutrons reside.
Atomic Number
Equal to the number of protons in the atom. Neutrons are usually equal to the number of protons.
Electron Shell
Where the electrons reside. There are 2 in the first shell and eight in subsquent shells
What is a stable atom?
Stable atoms have eight electrons in the outer shell. These elements are non-reactive. When not stable, the element will bond with other elements to form molecules.
Chemistry
What is a bond?
Association between atoms or ions to form molecules, cystals, and other structures. Bonds can be single, double, or triple.
What are the types of bonds?
- Ionic Bond
- Covalent Bond
- Hydrogen Bond
Ionic Bond
Complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another. NaCl is an example. Because one electron is completely transfered. One element will gain a positive charge and the other a negative charge. Here, Na becomes positive, and Cl becomes negative.
Ions
Charged atoms.
Anions
Negatively charged atoms - gained and electon.
Cations
Positively charged atoms - lost an electron.