Microscopic World 1 Flashcards
Atom
Smallest particle of an element (that still retains its chem properties)
Isotopes
Different atoms of an element which have the same number of protons but different number of neutrons
Relative isotopic mass
The mass of an atom of the isotope relative to 1/12 of the mass of a carbon-12 atom
Relative atomic mass
The average isotopic mass of all the natural isotopes
Dative covalent bond
Both electrons come from the same atom
Allotropes
2 or more forms of the same element in which the atoms or molecules are arranged in different ways
Conductors
Substances which conduct electricity but are not chemically charged during electrical conduction
Electrolytes
Substances which conduct electricity at molten state or aqueous solution but not in solid state, and are decomposed during the conduction
Non-conductors
Substances which don’t conduct electricity in solid, molten state or aqueous solution