Chemistry Flashcards
Electrons stay around the nucleus in this
electron cloud
Atoms are electrically neutral because of this
they have the same number of electrons as they do protons
Another name for the outer most shell
valence shell
What determines the chemical properties of an atom
number of electrons in the valence shell
Isotopes
protons are the same with different numbers of neutrons
What makes an isotope radioactive
it being unstable. not all electrons in valence shell are paired
What is an element ?
pure substance that cannot be changed or broken down
What is a compound ?
2 or more different elements
Name 3 types of chemical bonds
Ionic
Covalent
Hydrogen
What is a molecule?
atoms are held together by covalent bonds
What is an atom that loses an electron called?
Cation
What is an atom that gains an electron called?
Anion
Which bond shares electrons?
covalent
What does covalent non-polar bonds mean?
the electrons are shared equally between the pair
What does polar covalent bonds mean ?
electrons are shared unequally between the two atoms
What are Hydrogen bonds?
between 2 polar molecules that contain hydrogen
What are free radicals?
they have unpaired electrons in the valence shell and pull off from the neighbouring atom
What do free radicals cause?
oxidative stress (inflammation)
What are antioxidants?
Donate to free radicals without becoming a free radical themselves
What is an example of decomposition rxn ?
AB ——-> A + B
What is an example of a synthesis rxn ?
A + B ——-> AB
What is an example of an exchange rxn?
AB + CD ———-> AC + BD
What is an example of a reversible rxn?
A + B AB
What is an enzyme ?
proteins made by the body to lower activation energy
What does hydrophobic mean?
repels water
What does hydrophilic mean ?
dissolves easily in water
What is the definition for hydrolysis?
water is added
What is the definition of dehydration ?
water is removed
Is water polar or non polar covalent bond ?
polar molecule
What is it called when ionic bonds dissolve?
ionization or dissociation