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Chapter 2 Matter

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This is anything that has mass and takes up space. Matter
Matter is made up of tiny particles called this? Atoms
These are substances that are made of only one type of atom and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by normal chemical or physical means. Elements
These are particles that have a positive electric charge. Protons
These have no electric charge. Neutrons
These are particles with a negative charge. Electrons
The number of protons in an atom is equal to the ___________________ of the element. Atomic Number
The ________________of an atom is equal to the number of protons plus the number of neutrons. Mass Number
Atoms of the same element that have different numberes of neutrons are called what? Isotopes
A ________________________ contains atoms of more than one type of element that are chemically bonded together. Compound
A group of atoms connected by covalent bonds are called_____________________. Molecules
Electically charged atoms are called___________ Ions
This is composed of two or more substances that are not chemically combined. Mixture
The components of this mixture are not mixed together evenly and each component retains its own properties. Heterogeneous mixture
The components of a _______________________________ are evenly mixed together. Homogeneous mixture
Another name for a homogeneous mixture. Solution
What was the name of the philosopher who proposed that matter is composed of small particles? Democritus
The current model of an atom includes this: Protons, neutrons, electrons
Where are the protons and neutrons founds? Nucleus
Where are the electrons located? Around the nucleus
The atomic number of an element equals what? The number of protons in an atom
The mass number of an element equals what? The number of protons plus the number of neutrons in an atom.
Name a common element found in many different solids, liquids, and gases. Oxygen
How many naturally occuing elements are on Earth? 90
When the atoms of more than one element combine, what do they form? Compound
A property that describes a change that occurs when one substance reacts with another is called... Chemical Property
The forces that hold the atoms together in compounds are called________________________ Chemical Bonds
What kind of bond is found in metals such as copper, gold, aluminum, and silver? Metallic Bonds
In this type of bond, electrons are free to move from one positively charged ion to another. Metallic Bonds
What bonds can form without the interactions of electrons? Hydrogen Bonds
What bonds are responsible for several properties of water? Hydrogen Bonds
Atoms share electrons in what kind of bond? Covalent Bonds
Atoms lose or gain electrons in this kind of bond. Ionic Bond
Hydrogen bonds can form between what? Polar molecules
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