Chemistry Flashcards
Neutron
A subatomic particle in the nucleus; no charge; same mass as a proton
Proton
A subatomic particle, in the nucleus, with a positive charge. The number of protons in an element always stays the same; if there is a different number of protons, they are different elements.
condensation
Gas to a liquid; increased pressure or cooling can cause this.
solute
a substance that is dissolved in another substance
atom
the smallest unit in a chemical element/ the smallest particle of matter; consists of a nucleus, protons, electrons, and neutrons.
Melting
Solid to liquid
Feezing
Liquid to Solid
Boiling
Liquid to Gas
Sublimation
Solid to gas
Deposition
Gad to solid
Solid
a state of matter that has a definite volume and shap; has particles that vibrate in place; has a high density
molecule
2 or more atoms bonded tgether to create the smallest unit of a compound that can take part in a chemical reaction
subatomic particles
particles within atoms
electron
particles located within the outer shell of an atom that have a negative charge.
liquid
a state of matter in which there is a definite volume and an indefinite shape; has particles that move around each other.