Unit A: Chemical Change Flashcards
Element
Is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
Atom
It is the smallest part of an element that has all the properties of that element.
Atomic Number
Is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. (The number on the top left hand corner)
Atomic Mass
The average mass of the atoms of an element including all isotopes. (The number under the name of an element)
Energy Level
A specific region surrounding the nucleus that is available for electrons.
Valence Electron
An electron that occupies the outermost energy level in an atom.
Lewis Dot Diagram
A representation of an atom that shows only valence electrons.
Anion
A negatively charged ion.
Cation
A positively charged ion.
Metal
A malleable and ductile element that has luster, has good heat and electrical conductivity and tends to form positive ions.
Non-Metal
An element that is not flexible, does not conduct electricity and tends to form negative ions.
Compound
A pure substance formed from atoms of two or more elements with the different atoms joined in fixed ratios
Ionic Compound
A pure substance formed from a metal and nonmetal
Ionic Bond
A bond formed by the simultaneous attraction between positive and negative ions.
Molecular Compound
A pure substance formed from non-metals. (Right side of the stair case)
Covalent Bond
A bond formed by the simultaneous attraction of two nuclei for a shared pair of electrons.
Molecule
A particle containing a fixed number of covalently bonded, non-metal atoms.
Chemical Change
A change in which one or more new substances with different properties is formed
Mass Number
The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
Ion
An electrically charged atom or group of atoms.
Exothermic Change
A chemical change in which energy, usually in the form of heat is released into the surrounding
Endothermic Change
A chemical change in which energy is absorbed from the surrounding - making cold.
Solution
A homogeneous mixture of dissolved substances that contains a solute and a solvent
Aqueous Solution
A solution in which water is the solvent.
Solute
A substance in a solution whose bonds are broken by a solvent, a substance that dissolves
Solvent
A substance in a solution that breaks down the bonds of a solute, a substance that does the dissolving and is in greater proportion in the mixture
Polar Molecule
A molecule with a partial positive charge at one end and a partial negative charge at the other end.
Dissosiation
The separation of an ionic compound into individual ions in a solution.
Electrolyte
A solute that forms a solution that conducts electricity.
Non-Electrolyte
A solute in a solution that does not conduct an electric current.
Concentration
The ratio of the quantity of solute to the quantity of solution.
Concentrated Solution
A solution containing a high ratio of a solute to a solution.
Dilute Solution
A solution containing a low ratio of solute to solution.
Quantitative Property of a Solution
A basic attribute of a solution you can observe with one or more of the five senses (Colour, taste, odor, transparency and colour intensity)
Collision-reaction Theory
A theory stating that chemical reactions involve the collision and rearrangement of particles.
Acid
A substance that produces hydrogen ions when dissolved in water to form a conducting aqueous solution.