Unit 1 - Chemistry Flashcards
1
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element is
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one type of atom
2
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compound is
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2 or more elements combined in a fixed ratio
3
Q
top 4 elements in humans
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CHON
4
Q
atom is
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smallest unit of an element that retains properties of an element
5
Q
protons are
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positive charged subatomic particle
6
Q
neutrons are
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no charged subatomic particle
7
Q
orbitals surround
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nucleus with electrons
8
Q
electrons are
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negative charged subatomic particles
9
Q
first shell has __ electrons
A
2
10
Q
outer shells have __ electrons
A
8
11
Q
the atomic number represents
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the number of protons
12
Q
element symbol is the short hand for
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the element
13
Q
mass number =
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protons + neutrons
14
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electrons (in neutral element) =
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number of protons
15
Q
like elements that have an equal of proton but diff number on neutron
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isotope