IH Chemistry Flashcards
Matter
Any that occupies space and has mass
Substance
Matter that has the same properties and composition e.g. atoms and molecules
Elements
A substance that cannot be decomposed to other substances
Compounds
Substance that consists of at least 2 elements and can decompose to other substances
Mixtures
Like compounds but components are interdependent and can be removed from the mixture
Atomic structure
Dense nucleus of protons and neutrons with outer volume containing electrons
Groups
Columns in periodic table, consists of elements with similar properties
Electron configuration
Electron filling scheme for a given element
Chemical properties
Bonding characteristics of an element though valence electrons. Similar properties should have similar valence shell configurations.
Covalent bonding
Atoms share electrons
Ionic bonding
Transfer of electrons
Octet rule
The tendency for an atom to have 8 valence electrons
Polar covalent bond
Uneven electron density in a covalently bonded molecule
Electronegativity
The tendency for an atom to have higher electron density
What molecules tend to be nonpolar?
Ax and CxAy
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only change in form
Heat of reaction
The energy released or absorbed in a reaction
Solid
Definite shape and volume, strong intermolecular forces
Crystalline solid
Solid with crystal structure
Amorphous solid
Solid without a crystalline structure
Liquids
Molecules held a relatively small distances within a definite volume at a fixed temperature
Gases
Weak intermolecular forces, fills the shape of the container. Volumes affected by temperature and pressure.
Aliphatic hydrocarbon
Saturated, single bonds, non-polar
Unsaturated hydrocarbon
Double or triple bonds (alkenes, alkynes)