Module 2: Chemistry Flashcards
Define Chemistry
Study of smallest form of matter, Atoms & Molecules
Matter
anything that has mass and takes up space; everything with physical appearance
Define Atoms
smallest units of matter w/ unique properties
How many naturally-occurring varieties of atoms?
Approx.. 90 different atoms which we call elements
What are the most common elements in the human body? (C-CHINS-POP)
Carbon -
Calcium, Hydrogen, Iron, Nitrogen, Sodium -Phosphorus, Oxygen, Potassium
Name the subatomic particles of an atom
Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
Protons (location; charge; atomic mass)
Found in the nucleus; Positive charge; Atomic mass of 1
Neutrons (location; charge; atomic mass)
Found in nucleus; No charge; atomic mass of 1
Electrons (location; charge; atomic mass)
Found orbiting nucleus; Negative charge; No significant mass
Number of Protons in the nucleus of a atom is refer to as..
Atomic Number
Formula for calculating Atomic Mass
Protons + Neutrons = Atomic Mass
Element is Boron: If the atomic mass is 11, and the # of protons is 5, how many neutrons are there?
6 (A.M - Protons = Neutrons)
Describe Energy Levels: how many levels & how many electrons allowed in each
There are up to 7 levels; 1st level allows for 2 electrons; and levels 2-7 allows for 8 electrons; the electrons on outermost energy level are valence electrons
Why do electrons of an atom orbit the nucleus?
with a negative charge, they orbit the nucleus due to their attraction to positively charged protons
Valence Electrons
found on outermost energy level of an atom; where atoms interact with each other sharing electrons
When is an Atom considered neutral?
No electrical charge; when an atom has an equal # of protons and elections
If the atomic number is 7, and the atom is neutral what is the number of protons and electrons in this atom?
7 ; neutral atoms have equal #s of P & E
When is an Atom considered to be stable?
when an atom has a full outermost energy level; they will choose to be stable over neutral and will take valence electrons from other atoms to do so.
Anion
When an atom gains a electron to become stable, it becomes negatively charged
Cation
when losing negative electrons to become stable, it becomes positively charged
Molecule
any combination of two or more atoms bonded
Ionic Bond: Description & strength of bond
Electrons have been transferred from two atoms, making them stable, as a result one becomes (-) and the other becomes (+) causing them to have an attraction to each other; This force is moderately weak
Covalent Bond
force that keeps atoms closes enough to allow them to continue to share electrons; strongest bond
Hydrogen Bond
very weak; due to unequal sharing force between partially (+) and partially (-) atoms
Solute
any substance that is placed into a liquid to be mixed; can be gases, liquids, solids
Solvent
liquid in which the solute is being placed
Solution
mixed combination of solute and solvent; need to be translucent & no evidence of settling
Example of Solution
Salt water, an electrolyte which separates into sodium and chloride ions
Electrolyte: Define and Describe Fxn
molecule that breaks up into individual ions when placed in water; helps generate electrical signals
5 most common electrolytes (S.P.Ca.M,.Ch)
Sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride
Two type of electrolytes
Acids & Bases
Acids: Define and describe rxn with water
electrolytes that release H ions when placed in water aka “Hydrogen Donors”; Increases amount of free H ions in fluid Ex/ Hydrochloric acid