The Structure of Matter-Tommy Flashcards
Chemical structure
The substances arrangement of atoms
Chemical bond
The force that holds atoms or ions together
Bond length
The distance between the nuclei of two atoms
Bond angle
The angle of two bonds on the exact same atom
Ionic bonds
A bond from two different charged ions
Metallic bonds
A bond formed by the attraction between positive charged ions and the electrons around them
Covalent bonds
A bond formed when atoms share pair(s) of electrons
Polyatomic ion
An ion made up of two or more atoms
Empirical formula
Kinds of atoms in the simplest ratio
Molecular formula
Shows the number and kinds of atoms in a molecule
Organic compound
Contains carbon excluding carbonates and oxides
Polymer
Formed by more than five monomers or small units
Carbohydrates
Any organic compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Amino acid
Contains a carboxyl and an amino group that combine to form protein
Hydrogen bond
A bond of hydrogen a