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7th CK COOL CHEM 1
7th CK SCIENCE - COOL CHEMISTRY PART 1 COMPLETE
Term | Definition |
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Acids | produce H+ ions when dissolved in water; they are sour and corrosive |
Alchemy- | an ancient, mystical practice that preceded the science of chemistry. Alchemists tried to convert common, inexpensive metals into gold. |
Atom | basic building block of all substances in the universe; smallest complete unit of matter |
Atomic mass | the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus |
Atomic number | the total number of protons in the nucleus; should be the same as the number of electrons because atoms want to be neutral |
Bases – | produce OH (hydroxide) ions when dissolved in water; they are bitter and can be corrosive |
Chemical equation | describes chemical reactions by using chemical formulas |
Coefficient | number placed before chemical symbols |
Compound | substance made of heterogeneous molecules that are bonded together chemically. (hetero = different) The elements always come in definite proportions. |
Covalent bonds | bonds between two nonmetals |
Electrons | negatively charged particles located outside of the atomic nucleus |
Element | made of only one type of atom |
Family | a vertical column on the periodic chart |
Gas | form of matter with indefinite shape and volume |
Ion | when the number of electrons varies within the atoms of an element |
Ionic bonds | bonds between metal and nonmetaL |
Isotope | when the number of neutrons varies within the atoms of an element |
Liquid | form of matter with indefinite shape and definite volume |
Litmus paper | - a pH indicator that turns red in the presence of acids and turns blue in the presence of bases |