Chemistry 2021 Flashcards
Atom
An atom is the smallest particle which can exist on its own
Element
An element consists of only one type of atom and cannot be broken down into anything simpler
Compound
A compound consists of two or more elements,chemically bonded together
Atomic Number
The number of protons in an atom
Atomic Mass
The number of protons+neutrons in an atom
Ions
Is a charged paticle
Isotopes
Atoms of a particular element with the same number of protons,but different number of neutrons
Molecule
Two or more atoms covalently bonded together
Diatomic
When a molecule contains two atoms covalently bonded together
Van der waals forces
Weak attraction forces between the molecules
Allotrope
Is a different structural form,of the same element in the same state
Alloy
Mixture of two or more elements,one of which is a metal,resulting in the product having metallic properties
Neutrationsion
H+(aq)+OH-(aq)=H20
Malleable
beaten into shape
Ductile
Drawn into wire