Terms 58-102 Flashcards
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Anythign that has mass and takes up space.
Matter
The study of matter and its interactions.
Chemistry
The smallest unit of matter that still retains its original properties.
Atom
Positively charged subatomic particles found in the atomic nucleus.
Protons
Neutrally charged subatomic particles found in the atomic nucleus.
Neurons
Negatively charged subatomic particles found in the electron shells.
Electrons
Satisfied (and filled) with 8 electrons.
Second electron shell
Satisfied (and filled) with 2 electrons.
First electron shell
Satisfied with 8 (can hold up to 18)
Third electron shell
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, (CHON)
4 major elements in the human body
Number of protons
Atomic number
Number of protons plus neutrons
Mass number
An element that has the same atomic number (# of protons) as another element but a different number of neutrons
Isotope
Two or more substances that are physically combined such that their chemical properties are unaltered
Mixture
Contains two or more with large, unevenly distributed particles that will settle out when left undisturbed
Suspension
Contains two or more components with small, evenly distributed particles that will not settle out
Colloids
Formed by chemical bonding between two or more elements
Compound
An element that is unreactive (Stable) due to a full outer shell of electrons
Inert
Formed when electrons are transferred from a metal atom to a nonmetal atom
Ionic Bond
Charged particle that has gained or lost one or more electronsIon
Ion
Positively charged ion
Cation
Negatively charged ion
Anion
Sharing of electrons
Covalent bond
Involves equal sharing of electrons
Nonpolar Covalent Bond