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
gas pressure
force created by gas particles hitting the walls of their container
products
substances that are produced in a reaction
does water consist of two compounds
no, one compound
the smallest particle of an element which has properties of that element
atom
valance
electrons in the outer most shell
two properties of non metals
poor heat/electricity conductors and very high or low melting points
properties of metals
malleable, good conductors of heat and electricity and can dull
difference between compound and mixture
a compound has to be chemically separated into its elements, mixtures can be physically separated
immiscible liquids
incapable of mixing
what do intermolecular forces decide
The boiling point, melting point and density
polarization
the initial repelling of a charged and neutral object then followed up by attraction after the positive or negative charge has been transferd because opposites attract
valency
the amount of electrons that need to be added or subtracted to balance
absolute zero
-273c/ 0 kelvins
what does friction do
transfers electrons between objects