Activate 1 - Chapter C2 - Elements, Atoms, Compounds, Mixtures Flashcards
Atom
The smallest part of an element that can exist.
Compound
A substance made up of atoms of two or more elements, strongly joined together.
Molecule
A group of two ore more atoms, strongly joined together.
- H
Clue: Atomic No. 1
Hydrogen
- He
Clue: Atomic No. 4
Helium
- Li
Clue: Atomic No. 7
Lithium
- Be
Clue: Atomic No. 9
Beryllium
B
Boron
C
Carbon
N
Nitrogen
O
Oxygen
F
Fluorine
Ne
Neon
Na
Sodium
Mg
Magnesium
Al
Aluminium
S
Silicon
Phosphorus
P
Sulphur
S
Chlorine
Cl
Argon
Ar
Potassium
K
Ca
Cacium
Salt
NaCl
Sodium + Chlorine
Water
H O 2 Hydrogen + Oxygen
2
Carbon Dioxide
CO
2
Carbon + 2 Oxygen
Hydrochloric Acid
HCl
Hydrogen + Chlorine
Sulphuric Acid
H SO
2 4
2 Hydrogen + Sulphur + Oxygen
Methane
CH
4
Carbon + 4 Hydrogen
Iron Sulphate
FeS
Iron + Sulphur
Periodic Table
The table with all the elements, in which elements with similar properties are grouped together.
Chemical Symbol
A one or two-letter code for an element that is used by scientists in all countries.
Chemical Formula
A formula that shows the relative number of atoms of each element in a compound