EXAM 1 REVIEW (Unit 2) Flashcards
______ has mass (weight) and occupies space
matter
All matter is composed of _____
atoms
A single atom can also be called an_________
element
An atom is the smallest or biggest particle of matter?
smallest
An element is something that CAN or CANNOT be broken down?
CANNOT
atom with another atom =
molecule
What are the most abundant elements in your body? (remember: PHONiCC)
Phosphorus, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon and Calcium
(remember: PHONiCC)
What’s an atom that’s not reactive called?
Stable atom
What’s an atom that’s very reactive called?
An unstable atom
how do you know if an atom is stable?
It has an equal number of protons and electrons (its balanced)
-A stable atom has a net charge of 0
Ions that have a positive charge are called positive ions, but they can also be called_________
Cation
Ions that have a negative charge are called negative ions but they can also be called_____
anions
Ions that conduct electricity we call______
electrolytes
REDOX stands for_______________
Reduction Oxidation Reaction
In REDOX reactions the atom that gains an electron is ________
REDUCED (these atoms gain energy)
In REDOX reactions: The atom that loses an electron is _________
OXIDIZED (the atom loses energy)
If you put two or more elements together you get a ________
molecule
molecules of at least two different elements are called __________
compounds (example: water or H2O)
All compounds are molecules but ______________
not all molecules are compounds (example: O2)