Atomic Structure Flashcards
1
Q
What represents the atoms of each element?
A
A different chemical symbol
2
Q
How are compounds represented?
A
By a combination of numbers and chemical symbols called a ‘chemical formula’
3
Q
What do scientists use chemical formulae to show? (List two)
A
- The different elements in a compound
- How many atoms of each element one molecule of the compound contains
4
Q
How can compounds be separated into their component elements?
A
By chemical reactions or electrolysis
