Nature of Matter
Atom smallest unit of matter that cannot be broken down by chemical means
Parts of an atom Proton – part of the nucleus, positive charge Neutron – part of the nucleus, no charge Electron – Part of a cloud surrounding the nucleus, negatively charge Nucleus is positive and the electron cloud is negative and opposite charges attract so the cloud and nucleus are strongly attracted to one another
Location of Proton, Neutron and electron
Element Pure substance made of only one kind of atom
Molecule a group of atoms held together by covalent bonds (share electrons)
Compound Group of atoms (may be 2 or more different elements) joined together
Covalent Bond bond that forms when two or more atoms share electrons to form a molecule
Water Molecule
Hydrogen Bond A weak chemical attraction between polar molecules. Opposites attract!! Water molecule to water molecule. Go to drawing
2 water molecules
Ionic Bond Ions of opposite charge may interact to form an ionic bond
Sodium Chloride Ionic Bond
The End of the Chiefs