basic chem Flashcards
what is chemistry
the study of matter
what’s matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space (has a volume)”
what’s the difference between mass and weight?
mass changes anytime you gain or lose
particles. weight changes whenever
mass or gravity changes
define element
a pure substance that can’t be broken up
how many unique properties does an elements have
approx. 115-118 (92 naturally occurring)
define a compound
atoms combined to make a new substance with new properties
example of a compound
Sodium Chloride (NaCl) = table salt
what is CHON
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
define periodic
pattern
covalent bonding: sharing of electrons
sharing electrons
ionic bonding
transfer electrons
define neutrons
define isotopes
define protons
gives atom its identity
define electrons
determines bonding
octet rule