Chapter 2 Vocabulary Flashcards
Atom
The basic unit of matter
Nucleus
Where protons and neutrons bind
Electron
Negative charged particles
Element
Pure substance
Isotopes
Atoms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons the contain
Compound
Substance formed by mixture of two elements
Ionic bond
One or more electrons are transferred to atoms
Ions
Positively charged and negatively charged atoms
Covalent bond
Moving electrons travel about the nucleus of an atom
Molecule
The smallest unit of compounds
Van der waals forces
Intermolecular forces of attraction
Hydrogen bond
Attraction between positive hydrogen. And partial negative charge
Cohesion
Attraction between molecules of the same substance
Adhesion
Attractions between molecules of different substances
Mixture
Material composed of two or more elements