Chemistry Of Life

Question 1

Smallest unit of matter that retains properties of an element

Answer 1

Atom

Question 2

Positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom

Answer 2

Protons

Question 3

Neutral particles in the nucleus of an atom

Answer 3

Neutrons

Question 4

Negatively charged particles surrounding the nucleus in layers

Answer 4

Electrons

Question 5

of protons

Answer 5

Atomic number

Question 6

of protons + avg # of neutrons in an atom

Answer 6

Atomic mass

Question 7

Atoms of the same element differing in the # of neutrons

Answer 7

Isotopes

Question 8

Atom that has lost or gained electrons

Answer 8

Ion

Question 9

Bond between oppositely charged ions

Answer 9

Ionic bond

Question 10

Bond between atoms sharing electrons

Answer 10

Covalent

Question 11

Attraction of an atom in a bond for electrons

Answer 11

Electronegativity

Question 12

Equal sharing of electrons in a covalent bond

Answer 12

Non polar covalent bonds

Question 13

Unequal sharing of electrons in a covalent bond

Answer 13

Polar covalent bond

Question 14

Weak bond between a hydrogen atom and a electronegative atom (like oxygen or nitrogen)

Answer 14

Hydrogen Bond