Chemistry of life Flashcards

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1
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Nucleus (define)

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center of the atom

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2
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elements

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pure substance that consists entirely of one type of atom

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3
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compound

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the chemical combination of two or more elements

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4
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atom

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basic unit of matter

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5
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molecule

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smallest unit of most compounds

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6
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electron

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negatively charged particle

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7
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adhesion

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attraction between molecules of different substances

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8
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ionic bond

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one or more electrons are TRANSFERRED

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9
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covalent bond

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when one or more electrons are SHARED

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10
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isotopes

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atoms - same element, different neutron quantity

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11
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ions

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positively and negatively charged atoms

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12
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what is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic - electrons transferred, covalent - electrons shared

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13
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What makes up an atom?

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protons, neutrons, electrons

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14
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what makes up nucleus

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protons and neutrons

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15
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What is between the nucleus and electrons in an atom?

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empty space

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16
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what is the density of a typical nucleus?

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6.2 billion cars in a one cubic foot box

17
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Are protons positive, negative, or neutral?

A

positive

18
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are electrons positive, negative, or neutral?

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negative

19
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are neutrons positive, negative, or neutral

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neutral