Atom, Compounds and Elements Flashcards
1
Q
What is a element?
A
An element is a simple substance that cannot be split into smaller ones by chemical reactions.
2
Q
What is an atom?
A
An atom is the smallest part of an element that can exist, they are made up of 3 types of subatomic particles.
3
Q
What is a compound?
A
A compound are two or more elements that are chemically bonded.
4
Q
What are monatomic elements?
A
They consist of single gases, all noble gases
5
Q
Diatomic elements?
A
The consist of two atoms, that are chemically bonded
