Atoms and elements Flashcards
1
Q
what are atoms
A
Atoms are a type of particle and you can’t see them directly
2
Q
What is the Dalton model say about atoms
A
- All matter is made up of atoms
- There are different types of atoms
- Each element contains a different type
3
Q
What is an element
A
An element is a substance that contains only one type of atom
4
Q
Give the properties for copper and Oxygen
A
Copper is soft and bendy metal
Oxygen is a colourless gas
5
Q
Give the symbol for the elements:
- Oxygen
- Carbon
- Helium
- Iron
A
- Oxygen is O
- Carbon is C
- Helium is He
- Iron is Fe
