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unit 2 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | the smallest part of an element that can exist alone and keep the same characteristics of the element |
| covalent bond | the sharing of the electrons between atoms |
| decomposition | to separate a substance into smaller parts that differ from the original substance |
| element | a substance made of only one type of atom |
| enzyme | a protein that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being changed by the reaction |
| ion | an electrically charged particle created from the gain or loss of electrons |
| isotope | an atom that gives off nuclear radiation and has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons compared to the normal atom |
| product | a substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction |
| reactant | a substance that enters into and is altered by a chemical reaction |
| synthesis | to combine in order to form something new |