A | B |
Atom | building block of matter made of protons, neutrons, and electrons |
compound | two or more different kinds of atoms bound together to make new stuff |
proton | found in nucleus, positive charge |
electron | found orbiting nucleus, negative charge |
neutron | found in nucleus, no charge |
________ : same kind of atom, different number of neutrons | isotopes: same kind of atom, different number of ____ |
ion | atom that his gained or lost electrons, has a charge |
cation | atom that has lost electron(s) positive charge |
anion | atom that has gained electrons, negative charge |
covalent bonds | atoms share pairs of electron |
ionic bounds | cation and anion are attracted to each other |
molecule | atoms joined together in covalent bond |
electrons involved in forming chemical bonds | valence electrons |
non-metals | hydrogen and elements to top right of periodic table |
columns or families | groups in periodic table that go up and down |
row or periods | groups in periodic table that go across |
properties of metals | malleable, ductile, conductors |
malleable | can be pounded out flat |
ductile | can be stretched into wires |
conductor | moves heat and electricity |