Chemistry of Life Vocabulary

Front

What is the basic unit of matter?

Back

Atom

Front

What is a substance made of one type of atom called?

Back

Element

Front

What are atoms of the same element with different number of neutrons called?

Back

Isotopes

Front

Which particle is positively charged and found in the nucleus?

Back

Proton

Front

Which particle is neutral and found in the nucleus?

Back

Neutron

Front

Which particle is negatively charged and found outside the nucleus?

Back

Electron

Front

What is formed when two or more elements are joined together?

Back

Compound

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the weak attraction between molecules called?

Back

Hydrogen bond