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Living Env. Chapter
2020 - Chapter 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | smallest particles of an element that retains the characteristics of the element |
| Isotope | atoms of the same element that have varying numbers of neutrons |
| Element | substance that can not be broken down into simpler chemical substances |
| Molecule | 2 or more atoms bonded together |
| Compound Molecule | 2 or more different elements bonded together |
| Ion | particles with a negative or positive charge |
| Proton | positive charge |
| Neutron | neutral charge |
| Electron | negative charge |
| mixture | material made up of 2 or more different elements sugar and sand) |
| solution | mixture that involves a solvent and a solute |
| solute | substance that is dissolved (sugar in water) |
| solvent | substance that does the dissolving (water) |
| covalent bond | the outer electron is shared between 2 atoms |
| ionic bond | the atom borrow an electron |
| PH above 7 | base or alkaline - OH- |
| PH below 7 | acid - H+ |
| PH neutral | 7 - pure water |