atoms+elements+compounds+chemical formulae Flashcards
1
Q
What are atoms?
A
the smallest part of an element that can ever exist
2
Q
What are elements?
A
pure substances that cannot be broken down further into any other substances
3
Q
What are compounds?
A
a substance made from two or more different elements that have been chemically joined
4
Q
What is a Chemical formula?
A
an expression that shows the elements in a compound and the relative proportion of those elements
