chemistry quiz #10 test 2 Flashcards
what is covalent bond?
a strong bond; formed by sharing of electrons (strongest bond in chemistry)
What is a hydrogen bond?
a weak bond; in DNA molecule
what is a mixture?
2 or more elements physically combined no chemically bonds involved, can be separated
what is an example of a mixture?
tea and sugar.
what are the three types of mixtures?
solution, suspension, colloid
what is a solution?
homogeneous; solute (small particles) mixed into solvent (H2O) transparent
in a solution, what do the solute and solvent do?
the solute is dissolved and the solvent does the dissolving (liquid)»_space;H2O
what is suspension?
large particles suspended in mixture, cloudy
what is a colliod?
medium sized particles in mixture, jello like; cytoplasm
what is the pH scale?
a standard measurement of the concentration of hydrogen ions
what is ionic bond?
the transfer of electrons
what is cation?
(+) particle
what is anion?
(-) particle
what are considered neutral solutions? what is an example of a neutral?
a pH of 7
H2O
What is considered an acidic solution?
a pH less than 7