Revision Quiz Flashcards
what is matter
everything around us that has mass/occupies space
3 subatomic particles
protons
electrons
neutrons
chemical symbol for potassium
K
which subatomic particle has a mass of 1 and a positive charge
proton
what does the atomic no tell us
no of protons & electrons
how many neutrons does a hydrogen atom have
none
what happens in oxidation
electron is lost
how does an antioxidant work
donate electrons to free radicals converting them into harmless molecules
2 types bonding
electrovalence
covalent
what causes polar bond
bond between electro positive and negative element
ex of hydrophilic molecule
alcohol (polar bond)
what is an acid
substance that releases ^ concentration of Hydrogen ions into a solution
what is formed when an acid and base react together
salt + water
4 states of matter
liquid
solid
gas
plasma
chemical reaction that releases heat
exothermic