Revision Workbook Flashcards
Definition & example of an atom
Basic units of matter that cannot be broken down
&
Defining structure of elements
Example - carbon
Definition of element
A substance consisting of Atoms which all contain the same number of protons or the same atomic number - cannot be split up into simpler substances
Example of element
Magnesium
What is an ion
An electrically charged atom, (or group of atoms)
Formed by the loss or gain of 1 or more electrons
Example of ion
Sodium - Na+
Definition and example of matter
Everything around us that
Has mass
Occupies space
An apple!
definition of molecule
two or more atoms joined together chemically
not all molecules are compounds
definition of compound
a molecule containing at least two different elements
all compounds are molecules
ex molecule
oxygen 02
ex compound
H2O
definition of hydrophilic molecule
‘water loving’ polar molecules
ability to interact with (dissolve in) water
definition of hydrophobic molecule
‘water hating’ non-polar molecule
inability to interact with (dissolve in) water
example of hydrophilic molecule
salt
ex of hydrophobic molecule
fatty acids
which 4 elements are the major constituents of the human body
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
nitrogen - CHON
subatomic particles in an atom are
protons
neutrons
electrons