pre ap chem knowledge Flashcards
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molecule
2+ atoms joined together
formula
amount and type of atoms before and after forming into a molecule
ions
an atom or group of atoms that have an electrical charge
ionic compound
a group of atoms with an electrical charge
naming ionic compounds
- name of positive ion first, negative ion second
- second name should end with -ide
acid
hydrogen joined with negative ion
the exception to naming acid rules
hydrochloric acid, HCl, is actually hydrogen chloride
acid ion name endings
-ate is changed to -ic
-ite is changed to -ous
anions
negative ion
cation
positive ion
what are atoms made of
neutrons and protons are in the nucleus
electrons that orbit around the nucleus
charges of protons, neutrons, and electrons
protons - +1
nuetrons - 0
electrons - -1
atomic number
amount of protons in the nucleus of an atom
isotopes
variations of neutrons in the nuclei of atoms
shell/energy level
the region where each electron can move