Definistions Flashcards
Chemistry
The study of composition of matter and its properties and the ways in which matter interacts, combines and changes
Subatomic particles
A particle smaller than an atoms. Ex. Protons electrons and neutrons
Where do u find atomic number
Upper left
Where do u find atomic mass
Upper right
Names of all the families
Alkali metals. Alkaline earth metals. Chalcogens. Halogens. Noble gases.
What are rows called
Periods
What are Collins called
Groups or families
What are metals and where are they found
Metals are solid at room temp that are dense and shiny. Found to the left beneath the “step”
What are metalidos and where are they found
Metalloids share the same charecteristics of both metals and non metals are also called semi metals. Found at the step between metals and nonmetals
What are non metals and where are they found
They are gases found on the top and to the right of the step
Elements vs compounds
Events are single atoms whereas compounds are compromised of two or more elements that bond together
Cation
Positively charged ion
Anion
Negatively charged ion
Ionic bond
When positive and negative ions bond together
Covalent
Involves sharing electrons
