Unit 2 Flashcards
Chemistry
Study of the structure of matter
Matter
anything that has weight and occupies space
Energy
the ability to work
Atoms
a smallest piece of element
Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
(+), (Neutral), (-)
Protons + Neutrons = ?
Nucleus of atom
Isotopes
atoms of the same element that have different # of neutrons
Compounds
elements combine by weight
Inorganic
do not have carbon
Organic
has carbon
Chemical Bonds
atoms can share or combine their electrons to form bonds
Ionic
one atom transfers electrons to another atom
Cation
the atom that loses electrons become positively charged
Anion
The atom that gains electrons becomes negatively charged
Covalent
Atoms forming bonds are sharing the electron, NOT transferring
Hydrogen
helps hold water
What are the properties of water?
- Universal Solvent
- Heat Capacity
- Lubricant
- Transport
- Chemical Reactions
-Allows body to produce energy
Acids
release POSITIVELY charged hydrogen ions when dissolved
Bases
release NEVATIVELY charged hydrogen ions when dissolved
Salts
are formed when acids and bases combine (neutralization)