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Unit B-3 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| molecule | the smallest form of a compound that retains all of its properties |
| chemical bond | the result of two substances chemically reacting and “linking” |
| chemical formula | a formula showing the amount and type of atoms in a compound/molecule |
| compound | a molecule that is made up of multiple atoms |
| element | a form of matter that cannot be broken down any further |
| chemical reaction | an irreversible bonding or other action between two substances that can produce energy, a color change, or precipitate, among others |
| reactant | H2+O in H2+O→ H2O |
| product | H2O in H2+O→ H2O |
| cross-link | additional bonds between chains of monomers (thus polymers) to help strengthen the material |
| monomer | a simple molecule |
| polymer | a string of molecules that is very durable and can’t be recycled easily |
| open system | a place where unaccounted substances can affect the result of a chemical reaction |
| closed system | a place where every substance is accounted for and the chemical reaction is completely locked in |
| Law of Conservation of Mass | atoms of an object cannot be created or destroyed, but they can be moved around and changed into different particles instead |