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Duncan Bio Ch. 2a
Chem review and Elements
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an atom? | the smallest particle that makes up all matter |
| positive particle in an atom | proton |
| neutral particle in an atom | neutron |
| negative particle in an atom | electron |
| which two particles are in the nucleus of the atom? | proton and neutron |
| What is an element? | a pure of amount of one kind of atom. ie, oxygen, carbon.... |
| what is a compound? | when 2 or more atoms are combined |
| what is an ionic bond? | a weak chemical bond holding together 2 or more atoms. This type of bond is easy to break |
| what is a covalent bond? | a strong chemical bond where electrons are shared. This type of bond is harder to break |
| What are the four main elements that make up the human body? | Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen |
| What two elements combine to make water? | hydrogen and oxygen |