Atoms and more
The study of chemistry begins with the basic unit of matter, the ____.
atom
A ________ is a substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions.
compound
One example of these weak interactions is the attraction between molecules known as ____________________.
van der waals forces
How many electrons can fit in the innermost orbital ring of an atom?
2 electrons
Which planet in our solar system is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
Strong forces bind protons and neutrons together to form the _______, at the center of the atom.
nucleus
An __________ is formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
ionic bond
What are the three subatomic particles found in an atom? What are their charges? Where are they located within the atom?
protons are found in the nucleus and have a positive charge... neutrons are found in the nucleus and have a neutral charge... electrons are found in the orbital rings and have a negative charge
How many electrons can fit in the second innermost orbital ring of an atom?
8 electrons
What fruit is the main ingredient used to make guacamole?
Avocado
_________ are in constant motion in the space surrounding the nucleus of an atom.
Electrons
Positively and negatively charged atoms are known as ____.
ions
What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?
Ionic bonds transfer electrons while covalent bonds share electrons
What do we call atoms involved in an ionic bond? What do we call the structure produced by a covalent bond?
Ions. A molecule.
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
An _______ is a pure substance that consists entirely of one type of atom.
element
When the atoms share one electron from each atom, a _____________ is formed.
covalent bond
How are isotopes of a given element similar? How are they different?
Isotopes have the same number of protons and electrons but differ in their number of neutrons
Draw a diagram of a carbon atom with a key that identifies each subatomic particle.
Which character in folklore is said to leave money under a child's pillow in exchange for a lost tooth?
The tooth fairy
Atoms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons they contain are known as ________.
isotopes
The structure that results when atoms are joined together by covalent bonds is called a ________.
molecule
Do compounds always have the same properties as their component elements? Use the example of water (or H2O) as an example within your answer.
No. For example, H2O is a liquid while its components are gasses
Bonus: What are the 8 characteristics of life?
Made of cells, contains DNA, reproduces, grows and develops, evolves, responds to the environment, uses energy and maintains homeostasis
What is the capital city of the United States?
Washington, D.C.