Topic 1 Basic Terminology

Question 1

Anything that takes up space and has mass

Answer 1

Matter

Question 2

Pure substance that has specific physical/chemical properties and can’t be broken down into simpler substance

Answer 2

Element

Question 3

• The smallest unit of matter that still retains the chemical properties of the element
• Made up of neutrons (inside nuc), protons (inside nuc), and electrons (on rings)

Answer 3

Atom

Question 4

• Two or more atoms joined together by chemical bonds due to electron interactions

Answer 4

Molecule

Question 5

• Attractive forces that act on atoms within a molecule

Answer 5

Intramolecular Forces

Question 6

• Forces that exist between molecules and affect physical properties of the substance

Answer 6

Intermolecular Forces

Question 7

• Single molecules that can potentially polymerize

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Monomer

Question 8

• Substances made up of many monomers joined together in chains

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Polymer

Question 9

• Ability of an atom to attract electrons

Answer 9

Electronegativity