Atoms,elements,compounds & Mixtures Flashcards
What is an element
An element is a substance made up of just one type of atom- a pure substance
They can be solids, liquids or gases
What is a compound
A compound is a substance that is made up of more that one type of atom joined together
Compound can be made by reacting two elements toghther
What is a molecule
A molecule is a small group of atoms joined toghther, they can be elements or compound
H
Hydrogen
O
Oxygen
N
Nitrogen
C
Carbon
He
Helium
S
Sulfur
Fe
Iron
Al
Aluminium
Ag
Silver
It metals on the left of the periodic table to right
Left
H2O
Means two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom
MgO
Means one magnesium atom and one oxygen atom
CaCO3
Means one calcium one carbon and three oxygen atoms
CuSO4
One copper one sulphur and four oxygen atoms
What is a atom
All mater in the universe is male up of tiny particles called atoms. Around 100 types of atoms have been discovered so far