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Chem 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Proton | A positively charged particle found in the nucleus. |
| Neutron | A neutral charged particle found in the nucleus. |
| Electron | A negatively charged particle found in the area surrounding the nucleus. |
| Valence Electron | An electron in the outer most electron energy level. |
| Element | A pure substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by physical or chemical means. |
| Compound | Pure substance composed of two or more different elements joined together with chemical bonds. |
| Mixture | Mixture- A |
| Ion- | An atom that gains or loses electrons. |
| Isotope | An atom that gains or loses neutrons (an atom with a different mass number) |
| Physical Change | A change in form or appearance (the substance does not change into a new substance). |
| Chemical Change | A reaction that results in the production of a new substance (ex. Iron → rust |
| Ionic Bond | A bond that forms when two or more atoms transfer electrons. |
| Covalent Bond | A bond that forms when two or more atoms share electrons. |
| Synthetic Material | A “man-made” product. |
| Natural Material | A product formed from earth or space |