Chemistry a&p Flashcards
Smallest element
atom
composed of one or more atoms
molecules
subatomic particles
protons electrons and neutrons
nucleus composed of
protons and neutrons
the number of protons and neutrons combined
atomic mass
regions surrounding the atomic nucleus that contains electrons
energy levels
Smallest form of matter that can’t be broken down
elements
molecules have more than one element
compound
Particles that gain electrons acquires a negative charge
Anion
Particles that lose electrons requires positive charge
Carton
Substance that Ionize and water for example acid base or salt and form a solution that creates electricity
Electrolytes
Chemical particles with an odd number of electrons
Free radical
Attraction of a cation to an anion
Ionic bond
Holds an attraction molecules together
Chemical bond
Sharing of one or more electrons
Covalent bond