definitons Flashcards
Pure substance
consists of only one type of atom or molecule
diatmoic molecule
molecules that consist of exactly two atoms
molecule
two or more atoms that have been chemically bonded together
decompostion reaction
a reaction in which a compound is broken down into a simpler compound or element
element
a substance that cant be broken down into a simpler substance
atom
the smallest unit elements are made off
subatomic particles examples
electrons neutrons and protons
pure substance
a substance that is made up of one type of atom or molecule
electrolysis
a chemical reaction where electricity is used to decompose a compound
solid gas and liquid
all matter
inter and intra molecular forces
Intramolecular forces are the forces that hold atoms together within a molecule. Intermolecular forces are forces that exist between molecules.
diffusion
the spontaneous spreading off particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
density
amount of mass in a given volume of matter
volume
amount of space and object takes up
mass
measure of the amount of matter in an object