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Biology Vocab Ch 2.1
Biology Ch 2 Vocab 2.1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | smallest basic unit of matter |
| Element | substance made of only one type of atom that cannot be broken down by chemical means |
| Compound | substance made of atoms of different elements that are bonded to gather in a particular ratio |
| Ion | Atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons |
| Iconic bond | forms through the electrical force between oppositely charged ions |
| Covalent bond | Chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons |
| molecule | two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds; not necessarily a compound |