Unit Vocab
The tiny pieces that all matter—all the stuff in the world—is made of
Atoms!
This is the least complex atom of them all
Hydrogen
It has symbol Au.
GOLD!
Do atoms change into new atoms in a chemical reaction?
NO! In most chemical reactions the atoms just change places with other atoms, making new molecules.
If you are in France, you would buy a baguette with this kind of money.
Euros!
A structure formed by repeating groups of atoms linked together in a large network
Extended Structure
If you squeeze carbon with enough pressure, you may create this precious gem stone.
Diamond
It has symbol Ag.
Silver!
Copper and Tin!
France used this for money before the year 2000.
Francs!
The temperature at which a substance changes from the liquid phase to the gas phase
This element has 4 electrons in its outer shell, allowing it to connect with lots of other atoms. Probably why it is the basis for us.
Carbon
Plutonium!
After a chemical reaction, you might create this type of material, something that CAN NOT be made by nature.
Synthetic material
You can't do these 2 things with matter.
Create it or destroy it.
An ending substance that is made during a chemical reaction
Product
Most atoms are made of these 3 particles.
Electron, Proton and Neutron
A very famous Albert had this element named after him.
Einsteinium
A chemical reaction may absorb or emit this.
Energy / Heat
He has won the Masters golf tournament more than anyone else.
Jack Nicklaus
Letters and numbers showing the types and number of atoms that repeat to make up a substance
Chemical Formula
These atoms make up almost ALL of a human.
C H N O P S - Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus and Sulfur.
This is one of the 2 elements on the table that are liquid at room temperature.
Mercury or Bromine
A very rapid chemical reaction involving oxygen that releases heat and light. You know it as FIRE.
Combustion
This is how a pilot says they understand something.
Roger!