chapters 1 & 2 Flashcards
nature of matter (4 cards)
1
Q
do all isotopes share chemical properties?
A
yes
2
Q
what are radioactive isotopes?
A
contain unstable nuclei that break down over time at a constant rate
3
Q
what are types of chemical bonds?
A
main: ionic & covalent
other: hydrogen, metallic, variations of covalent
4
Q
what are Van der Waals forces?
A
attraction of opposite charge regions of nearby molecules (holds molecules together, but not a bond)
