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Ch 2.1 Vocab
For BIO 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | Basic unit of matter |
| Element | Defined by the number of protons in its atoms |
| Proton | Positively charged particle |
| Neutron | Uncharged particle |
| Electron | Negatively charged particle |
| Isotope | Element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons |
| Ion | Positive or negative electric charge due to an unequal number of protons and electrons |
| Compound | Substance formed when two or more different chemical elements are chemically bonded together |
| Molecule | Group of atoms joined together |
| Ionic Bond | attraction between oppositely charged ions, which results from the transfer of electrons from one atom to another |
| Covalent Bond | Chemical bond that is formed when atoms share electrons pairs |