Shared Flashcard Set

Details

a&p
exam 1
6
Biology
Undergraduate 3
09/25/2011

Additional Biology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
A chemical element
Definition
substance that cannot be broken down into simpilar substance.
Term
Atom
Definition

is the smallest particle which possesses all the qualities of the element. 

 

ex. 1 gold atom-tinest particle that still is gold

Term
Compound
Definition

a combination of elements in a specific arrangement. possesses qualitites that differ from the elements that make it up

 

ex. different boiling points

ex. different melting points

Term
Molecule
Definition
is the smallest particle which possesses all the qualities of the compound
Term
Atoms are built from smaller particles called:
Definition

1. protons-have a +1 charge-mass 1amu

2. electrons-have a -1charge-mass of almost 0

3. neutrons-have no charge-mass of almost 1

 

Term
Ions
Definition
are atoms with different numbers of protons and electrons therefore they are charged
Supporting users have an ad free experience!