Test One Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
What subatomic particle distinguishes the atoms of one element from another
A
of protons
2
Q
What particle contributes to the charge of the atom, but does not contribute significantly to the atoms mass
A
electron
3
Q
Which state of matter has the most energy
A
gas
4
Q
Which state of matter takes the shape of the container it is in, but maintains a definite volume
A
liquid
5
Q
Systematic Error
A
Error that tends to be too high or too low
6
Q
Random Error
A
Error the is random Ra
7
Q
The energy required to remove an electron from an atom is known as
A
Ionization energy
8
Q
The amount of energy needed to induce a reaction is known as
A
Electron affinity
9
Q
The building block of a polymer is a
A
Monomer
10
Q
Covalent bonds ………….. electons
A
share
11
Q
Two components of a solution
A
solute and solvent
