Unit review Flashcards
Atomic number
the number of protons
atomic mass
number of protons plus neutrons
electrolysis
the passing of a direct current through an electrolyte producing chemical reactions.
law of definite composition
Chemical compounds are made up of constant and specified ratios of elements.
law of conservation of mass
in chemical reactions no matter is gained or lost.
matter is grouped into 2 categories
pure substances and mixture
Pure substances
contains only one kind of matter. This can either be one single element or one single compound
pure substances are classified into?
elements and compounds
elements
An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into any other substance.
compounds
means there are multiple types of atoms (e.g. H2O, S02, CO2, CH4).
mixtures are classified into?
homogeneous and heterogeneous
Homogeneous
means uniform composition. (e.g. vodka, rain, water). Its basically things that you can break down, but you can’t use simple mechanics to separate the things.
Heterogeneous
irregular composition. (e.g. ice in soda, cereal in milk, soil.) Its possible to separate components.
what is the smallest part of a compound?
a molecule
Molecules
A molecule is a group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds. its the same element . For example: H2 or N2 or O3