Chem Vocab Flashcards
1
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Energy
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The ability to do work
2
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Kinetic energy
A
When energy is doing work
3
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Potential energy
A
Stored energy
4
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Chemical energy
A
Stored in bonds of chemical substances
5
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Electrical energy
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Results from the movement of electrons
6
Q
Mechanical energy
A
Directly involved in moving matter
7
Q
Radiant energy
A
Travels in waves
8
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Elements
A
Substances that can not be broken down by ordinary means
9
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Atom
A
Building blocks of elements
10
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Proton
A
Subatomic particle with positive charge found in nucleus of atom
11
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Neutron
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Subatomic particle with no charge found in the nucleus of atom
12
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Electron
A
Subatomic particle with negative charge
13
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Atomic number
A
Number equal to the number of protons in an atom
14
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Atomic mass number
A
Number equal to the protons and neutrons
15
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Isotopes
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Atoms with different number of neutrons
