1.5.1 Flashcards

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1
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chemical symbol

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is a one- or two-letter abbreviation used to designate an element.

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chemical formula

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is a combination of chemical symbols and numbers used to represent a compound or to indicate the atoms present in a molecule.

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sub­script

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is a number after and set below the symbol telling how many atoms of an element are in each molecule.

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4
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chemical equations

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explain what happens during a chemical change - when chemical bonds are formed or broken.

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5
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Binary compounds

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are chemical compounds made of only two elements.

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6
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C6H12O6

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6 carbon 12 hydrogen 6 oxygen
chemical compound :)

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7
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NaOH

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Sodium hydroxide

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8
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CH4

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Methane

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Ca(OH)2

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Calcium hydroxide

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