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Chapter 2.1 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | Smallest basic unit of matter |
| Element | one particular type of atom |
| Proton | positive electrical charge |
| Neutron | neutral electrical charge |
| Electron | negative electrical charge |
| Isotope | an element that has more protons than neutrons and therefore has a different Atomic mass |
| Ion | An atom that has lost or gained one or more electrons |
| Compound | a substance made of atoms of different elements bonded together in a certain ratio |
| Molecule | two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds |
| Ionic Bond | An ionic bond is a bond that forms through the electrical force between oppositely charged ions |
| Covalent Bond | A covalent body forms when atoms share a pair of electrons |