Chemistry Flashcards
matter
the stuff of the universe- anything that occupies space and has mass
mass
actual amount of matter in something
mass vs weight
mass- actual amount
weight- affected my gravity
states of matter
gas/ solid/ liquid
differences in shape and volume
2 types of energy
kinetic
potential
energy
capacity to do work / put matter into motion
4 forms of energy
chemical
electrical
mechanical
radiant
chemical energy
*stored in bonds of chemical substance
*where potential energy becomes kinetic
*ie bonds in apple break down and release energy
electrical energy
when charged particles move across cell membranes
mechanical energy
moving matter
ie riding a bike- legs are proving chemical energy
radiant energy
energy that travels in waves
ie x-rays, microwaves
what are elements
unique substances that cant be broken down into simpler substances
what are atoms comprised of
protons
neutrons
electrons
protons
*Define the element
*positive electrical charge in the nucleus
neutrons
neutral in the nucleus
electron
negatively charged in the surrounding space
what do atoms combine to form
molecules
compound
molecule
2 or more of the same element
compound
2 or more of different elements
Electron shell
“cloud” around nucleus
orbital
regions around nucleus where electrons are found
3 types of bonds
ionic
covalent
hydrogen
ionic bonds
giving or taking of electrons
via anions
or cations
anion
electron acceptor
cation
electron donor
covalent bonds
dont completely transfer atoms, share between 2
hydrogen bonds
intramolecular bonds
when do chemical reactions occur
whenever chemical bonds are formed, rearranged, or broken
3 types of chemical reactions
synthesis
decomposition
exchange
synthesis reactions
smaller particles bonded together to form larger molecules
ex amino acid molecules
decomposition reaction
bonds are broken to form smaller molecules
ex glycogen
exchange reactions
bonds both made and broken
ex ATP
chemical mixture
substance composed of 2 or more different components that are physically intermixed
solvent
substance present in greatest amount
solute
whatever’s dissolved/in the solvent
3 types of chemical mixtures
solution ex water
colloid ex jello
suspension ex blood