1.5.1 Flashcards
1
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chemical symbol
A
is a one- or two-letter abbreviation used to designate an element.
2
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chemical formula
A
is a combination of chemical symbols and numbers used to represent a compound or to indicate the atoms present in a molecule.
3
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subscript
A
is a number after and set below the symbol telling how many atoms of an element are in each molecule.
4
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chemical equations
A
explain what happens during a chemical change - when chemical bonds are formed or broken.
5
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Binary compounds
A
are chemical compounds made of only two elements.
6
Q
C6H12O6
A
6 carbon 12 hydrogen 6 oxygen
chemical compound :)
7
Q
NaOH
A
Sodium hydroxide
8
Q
CH4
A
Methane
9
Q
Ca(OH)2
A
Calcium hydroxide