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Chemistry Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | This is the Smallest piece of matter that has the same properties of the element it is in. |
| Proton | This is a Positive (+) subatomic particle in atoms nucleus. This is the identity of the element and atomic number. |
| Neutron | This is a Neutral subatomic particle from the atoms nucleus. It has no charge and most of its mass. |
| Electron | This is a Negative (-) subatomic particle spinning outside the nucleus of an atom. Tiny! |
| Element | This is the Simplest form of matter that contain only one type of atom. |
| Periodic Table of Elements | This is a Chart that organizes all elements by atomic number and properties. |
| Valence Electron | This is the Electron in the outer level of an atom that causes atoms to band together. |
| Chemical Bond | A interaction that holds 2 atoms together. |
| Chemical Bonding | The joining of atoms to form new substances. |
| Ionic Bond | Is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another. |
| Ion | Charged particle or atom that gained or lost electrons. |
| Crystal Lattice | Repeating 3 dimensional patterns that forms when ions bond. |
| Covalent Bond | The type of bond that forms when atoms share electrons instead of transferring. |
| Metallic Bond | A special bond between metal ions and the electrons that swim around them. |
| Malleability | Metals can be pounded into thin sheets. |
| Ductility | Metals can be stretched and drawn into wires. |
| Conductivity | Electrical-metal can conduct or carry electricity through wires, Thermal-metal can conduct or carry heat in order too cook food. |
| Electron Dot Diagram | An easy way to show the valence electrons in an atom or chemical bond. |
| Compound | A set of elements that are chemically bonded & changed into new substances. |
| Synthesis Reaction | When two or more substances Combine to create one new compound. |
| Law of Conservation of Mass | States that matte is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. |
| Decomposition Reaction | Reaction where a single compound breaks down to form 2 simpler substances. |
| Single Displacement reaction | 1 element replace another element in a compound and 1 element |
| Double Displacmet | 2 metal ions in 2 compounds switch places in chemical reactions |
| Indicator | Will change colors in the presence of an acid or a base |