Química

 Element has a basic unit

o The atom
 Not able to break
 Basic Building Block
 Have fundamental particles
 N# of protons (+) in the nucleus of an atom defines the
element.
o Periodic table is in the order of atomic number, the
number of protons in the element.
o # of protons= atomic # (defining characteristic of an
element).
o Protons and neutrons are on the center of an atom.
 The # of neutrons can change (Ex. Carbon 12 and Carbon 14)
 Electrons (-): Unlike charges attract each other. Neutrons
are neutral, they do affect some properties but are neutral.
Electrons are attracted towards the center. They can interact
with other electrons. How are electrons configured? How an
atom of one element may react with another atom of another
element? If electrons are taken away, then the net charge is
positive.
 Atomic weight and atomic mass
o Atomic mass: Measure of mass (measured in atomic mass units) -> defined
using the most common isotope of carbon, Carbon-12 which has an exact
mass of 12 amu.
o What is Atomic Weight? Still atomic mass unit. Weighted average.
Primary isotope of carbon is Carbon-12 (6 protons and 6 neutrons), but
there is also Carbon-14 (6 protons and 8 neutrons).