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chem test
vocabulary for test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atom: the smallest unit of an element. Elements = each substance which cannot be chemically broken down into simpler substances. | Element vs atom |
| The different forms of an element. For example Hydrogen 1 and 2. The difference between the atoms is the number of neutrons. | Isotope |
| 1 - 2 electrons 2 - 8 electrons 3 - 8 electrons | Electron Shells (know the first three levels) |
| A charged atom either positive or negative, having lost or gained an electron. | Ion |
| The way you write the number of elements contained in a molecule (example: CO2) | Chemical Formula |
| The force that holds the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus. | Strong Nuclear Force |
| The force of attraction between the protons and the electrons that keeps the electrons from flying away. | Electromagnetic Force |
| Ionic or covalent bonds, which are responsible for creating molecules. | Chemical Bonds |
| The sharing of electrons to create molecules. | Covalent Bonds |
| The exchanging of electrons to create molecules | Ionic Bonds |