Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Chemistry Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Atom Smallest piece of matter that has the same properties of the element it is in.
Proton A positive subatomic particle in the atoms nucleus is the identity of the element and atomic number.
Neutron A negative subatomic particle in the atoms nucleus has no change and most of the mass.
Electron A negative subatomic particle spinning outside the nucleus of an atom. Tiny!
Periodic Table Of Elements A chart that organizes all the elements by the atomic numbers and properties.
Valence Electron The electron in the outer level of an atom that causes atoms to bond together.
Chemical Bond an interaction that holds 2 atoms.
crystal lattice repeating 3 dimensional pattern that forms when ions bond.
covalent bond the type of bond that forms when atoms share electrons instead of transferring them.
metallic bond a special bond between metal ions and electrons that swim around them.
chemical formula a shorthand way to use chemical symbols and numbers to represent a substance.
subscript small number to the right of the element that shows how many atoms there are of the element.
coefficient the large number that multiplies atoms of the elements.
chemical equation uses symbols to show the relationship between the reactants and the products.
synthesis reaction when two or more substances combine to create one new compound
decomposition a reaction where a single compound breaks down to form 2 simpler substances
single displacement reaction one element replaces the other element in compound leaving a new compound and 1 element.
double displacement reaction the 2 metal ions in 2 compounds switch places in a chemical reactions
indicator will change colors in the presence of an acid or a base.
Created by: QveenD
Popular Chemistry sets
Review
Review
PT and counting atoms
Chapter 3 terms
Review
"5th Grade - Mixtures & Solutions - Terms & Definitions"
Structure of Atoms
Element Symbols
13 Polyatomic ions to memorize
Element Symbols
Ejercicos para ayudar a memorizar símbolos de principales elementos químicos
Periodic Table

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards