Atomic structure and Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
what is an atom?
A
the smallest part of an element that can exist
2
Q
what is an element
A
a substance of only one type of atom
3
Q
what two groups can elements be classified into?
A
metals and non metals
4
Q
compound?
A
two or more elements combined chemically in fixed proportions which can be represented by formulae
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