Chemistry Flashcard

Front

What is the smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of that element?

Back

Atom

Front

What are the three subatomic particles of an atom?

Back

Proton, electron, and neutron

Front

What is the term for the horizontal rows on the periodic table?

Back

Periods

Front

Which of the following is a halogen? Oxygen, Sodium, Chlorine

Back

Chlorine

Front

What type of reaction is represented by the equation: A + B → AB?

Back

Synthesis

Front

Which reaction type occurs when a compound breaks into simpler substances?

Back

Decomposition

Front

What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

Back

Ionic

Front

What is the charge of an ion with 11 protons and 10 electrons?

Back

+1

Front

What do you call an atom or group of atoms with a net charge?

Back

Ion