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Ch 2.1 vocab
Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atom | is the basic building block of matter |
| Element | A basic component of a whole |
| Proton | a particle with a atom and a neculai |
| Neutron | A subatomic particle with no charge |
| Electron | A fundamental Subatomic particle with a negative charge |
| Isotope | the form of a chemical element with the same number of protons and a different amount of neutrons |
| Ion | A charged atom or molecule |
| Compound | Substances that are essential for life |
| Molecule | A chemical substance that retains its chemical and physical properties |
| Ionic bond | A chemical bond formed by electrostatic attraction |
| Covalent bond | A bond formed when two atoms share valence electrons |