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1 The Nature of Matter p34

Q: What three subatomic particles make up
atoms?

A: The subatomic particles that make up

atoms are protons, neutrons, and electrons.
1. Atoms-basic unit of matter
• Nucleus-center of the atom
• Contains positive protons & neutral
neutrons.
• Electron-negatively
charged outside
 Elements and Isotopes
Q: How are all of the isotopes of an element
similar?

A: Because they have the same number of

electrons, all isotopes of an element have
the same chemical properties.
• Element-pure substance, one type of atom
Isotopes-same element, different # neutron
Radioactive Isotopes-nuclei unstable &
break down.
 Chemical Compounds
Q: In what way do compounds differ from
their component elements?
A: The physical and chemical properties of a
compound are usually very different from
those of the elements from which it is
formed.
•Compound-chemical combo of 2 elements
ex: water
 Chemical Bonds
Q: What are the main types of chemical
bonds?

A: The main types of chemical bonds are

ionic bonds and covalent bonds.
Ionic Bonds-1 or more electrons transfered
• Ions-+ and – charged atoms
Covalent Bonds-shared electrons
• Molecule-smallest unit of a compound
Van der Waals Forces-attraction of
oppositely charged regions of nearby
molecules
•WKBK pgs
Read pg 16

•Answer
Questions
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