chem topic 1 atomic structure

Atoms

the fundamental building blocks of matter and life.

Elements

are the simplest form of matter that has a characteristic set of properties

Molecules

are 2 or more elements combined to form a structure

Energy

is the capacity to move, do work, change matter, or produce heat

Kinetic Energy

is the energy that matter has because of its motion

Thermal Energy

of matter is the total kinetic energy of all the particles that make up the matter

Potential Energy

is the stored energy in matter due to its position relative to other matter

chemical potential energy

is the energy stored in the chemical bonds that hold atoms together

Macroscopic properties

is a characteristic that is large enough to see handle or measure without magnification