Chapter 2 Flashcards
(49 cards)
Coefficient
in front of the element
Superscript
The # to the upper right side of the element “exponent”
Arrow means
Yield
Double arrow means
Yields either way, can make or break
Reactant
The eqn part of the formula
Product
Answer to the eqn
Covalent bond
When 2 atoms share electrons
When elements combine they become more stable. Why?
E- are in pairs and full outer levels of eifht
Molecules
Simplest cmpd that keeps all properties and can exist by itself
Ionic bonds
Atoms that lose or gain e-. Transferred
Ions
An atom or molecule with a charge
Charges hold ionic bonds together- why
Opposites attract
Free energy
Energy in a system available to do work
Solid
Definite shape and volume . Very slow
Liquid
Definite volume, shape of container. Med. speed
Gases
No definite shape or volume. Maximum speed
Phase change
Matter changes from one state to another
Law of conservation
Matter can change states but can’t be created nor destroyed
Energy transfer
Chemical reactions
Exergonic reactions
Release of energy for body’s use
Endergonic rx
Absorbing of free energy. Constant energy flow in and out of living things
Oxidation rx
Reactant loses 1 or more e-. More + charge
Reduction rx
Reactant gains 1 or more e-. More - charge
Always go hand in hand
Oxidation gives and reduction receives