Chapter 2- Chemistry comes alive Flashcards
what is matter
anything that takes up space or mass
what are the 3 states of matter
solid, liquid, gas
what is energy
capacity to do work
what are the different types of energy
potential, kinetic, chemical, electrical, mechanical, radiant
what is a structure of an atom
2 protons
2 neutrons
2 electrons
nucleus
contains protons and neutrons
protons
positive electrical charge
neutrons
neutral charge
electrons
negative charge found in electron shells
what is the atomic #
number of protons in a nucleus
what is the mass #
sum of masses of protons and neutrons
what is the atomic weight
average of all isotopes of an element
what is a mixture
composed of 2 or more components that are intermixed
what are the 3 types of mixtures
solution, colloid, suspension
solutions
homogeneous mixture of gases, liquids, or solids. gives molarity
molarity
the moles of molecule per liter of solution
colloid
composition is different areas of the mixture
suspension
large solutes settle out
what is the difference between a mixture and a compound
no chemical bonds in a mixture. mixtures can be separated physically
how are electrons organized around a nucleus of an atom?
electron shells
what role does the valence shell play in chemical bonds
exist in electron shells and each electron can hold a certain number of electrons
what is a valence shell
outermost shell
valence electrons
electrons in the valence shell
what are the 3 main types of chemical bonds
ionic bonds, covalent bonds, hydrogen bonds
ionic bonds
atoms are neutral
covalent bonds
shared between atoms
hydrogen bonds
hydrogen in a polar bond attracts a molecule from another polar bond
what are hydrophilic interactions
dissolve in water
what are hydrophobic interactions
do not dissolve in water
what makes a compound hydrophilic/hydrophobic
phospholipids
what is molecular shape and why is it important
bonds form at different angles and give each compound a unique shape
what is a chemical reaction
state of equilibrium such that the rate of anabolism is equal to the rate of catabolism
reactant
number and kinds of interacting substances
product
compound resulting from the interactions
anabolic reactions
synthesis reactions
catabolic reactions
degradative reactions
redox
loss of electrons and gain of electrons
what are chemical reactions dependent on
temperature, concentration, particle size, catalysts
what are inorganic compounds
do NOT contain carbon
what are the main properties of water that make it such a valuable compound?
lubrication, chemical reactant, high heat capacity, solvent
what are salts
ionic compounds with cations and anions. serve as electrolytes
what is an acid
released by hydrogen ions
what is a base
accept hydrogen ions
what is pH
relative concentration of hydrogen ions
what is a buffer
resist changes in pH by binding or releasing H+ ions
what are organic compounds
contain carbon