Biology Unit 3 Flashcards
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Atoms
Smallest particles that restrain properties of an element and a r made up of subatomic
Particles protons, neutrons, and electrons
Element
A group of atoms that all share common traits
Protons
Positive charge found in the nucleus/add to mass
Neutrons
No charge and are found inside the nucleus/add to massw
Electrons
Negative charge located outside the nucleus
What does the atomic number consist of?
Number of protons and electrons
What is the equation for the mass number?
Protons+Neutrons=Mass Number
How do you find the number of neutrons an element has?
Mass number- atomic number
What determines reactions?
The number and arrangement of electrons
Polar
A slightly negative and positive charge
What are the 6 properties of water?
Polar molecule, high specific heat, cohesion, adhesion, less dense as a solid, and universal solvent
High specific heat
It takes a lot of energy for water to change phases
Cohesion
Water loves water
Adhesion
Water loves other surfaces
Density
Ice is less dense as a solid than a liquid
Universal solvent
Since water carries a slight - and + charge! it can easily dissolve most solutes
Ionic bonding
The transfer of electrons from one atom to another
Cation
Ana atom loses electrons and becomes a positively charged ion
Anion
Another atom gains electrons and becomes a negatively charged ion
What are the 2 rules of the covalent bonds?
Atoms of the same element and when 2+ atoms are involved
Hydrogen bonding
The bonding any atom with a hydrogen atom
1st Law of Thermodynamics
Energy/mass can’t be created or destroyed, on converted (can’t make something out of nothing)
2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Energy/mass can’t be converted at 100% efficiency; it loses partial energy to the environment
Chemical reactions
The change of substance so rom one form to another