unit 2 Flashcards
Atoms are composed of _______,______, and _______
electrons (-), protons (+), and neutrons
Neutral atoms have the same number of _____ as _______.
protons; electrons
the protons and neutrons are found in the ______.
nucleus
All of the following can be found on the periodic table. (3 things)
atomic number( # protons + # neutrons) atomic mass ( # of protons) element symbol
a bond where electrons are shared
covalent bond
where electrons are shared UNEQUALLY
polar covalent bond
electrons are shared EQUALLY
nonpolar covalent bond
when 2 or more atoms bond together they form a_____
compound
made up of 2 hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to 1 oxygen atom
water (H20)
the bonding is _____ so it makes water polor. The Oxygen end of the molecule is slightly_____while the hydrogen end is slightly _____.
unequal ; negative; postive
the WEAK bond between water molecules
Hydrogen Bonds
water molecules sticking to other water molecules (sticking to itself)
cohesion
water molecules sticking to other objects
adhesion
water forming a solid like surface (ex, Jesus lizard walking on water or bellyflop)
surface tention
____is the universal solvent because it can dissolve most things.
water