2.2 Properties of an Element

Question 1

unique substances that cannot be broken down into smaller substances by ordinary chemical methods
ex. oxygen, carbon, gold, silver, copper, iron

Answer 1

Elements

Question 2

smallest particle of an elemental substance that exhibits the properties of that element; composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons

Answer 2

Atom

Question 3

can be detected with our senses (color and texture) or measure (boiling point and freezing point)

Answer 3

Physical Propeties

Question 4

the way atoms interact with other atoms (bonding behavior)

ex. iron rusting, animals digesting food

Answer 4

Chemical Properties

Question 5

one- or two- letter symbol used to indicate an element

Answer 5

Atomic Symbol

Question 6

What 4 elements make up almost 96% of body weight?

Answer 6

Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen