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Atoms
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The smallest basic unit of matter.
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Elements
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One particular type of atom, and cannot be broken down into a simpler substance by ordinary chemical means....also referred to a group of atoms of the same type.
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Compound
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A substance made up of atoms of different elements bonded together in a certain ratio
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Ion
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Is an atom that has lost of gained one or more electrons
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Ionic Bond
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Forms through the electrical force between oppositely charged ions.
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Covalent Bond
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Forms when atoms share a pair of electrons.
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Molecule
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Is two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds
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Hydrogen Bond
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An attraction between a slightly positive hydrogen atom and a slightly negative atom.
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Cohesion
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Is when water creates surface tension through sticking together.
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Adhesion
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Is when water molecules want to stick to other substances...ex helps plants transfer water up the stems.
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Solution
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A mixture of substances that is the same throughout.
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Solvent
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Is the substance that has the greatest presence in a solution.
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Solute
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Is the substance that dissolves in the solvent.
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Acid
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Is a compound that releases protons (H+ ions) in a solution
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Base
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Is a compound that removes protons (H+ ions) from a solution.
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