Atoms, Elements, Molecules, and compound Flashcards
Atoms
The smallest particles of an element that can exist.
elements
A pure chemical substance that cannot be physically split into a more simple substance.Each is made of one type of atom.carbon mercury and hydrogen are examples.
molecules
the smallest particle of a substance that can exist. It is composed of two or more atoms.
compound
a substance made of atom from two or more elements.
proton
a particle of matter that has a positive electrical change and forms part of the nucleus of an atom.
neutran
a particle of matter that has no electrical change and forms part of the nuclear of an atom.
electron
a particle of matter that has a negative electrical change and travels around the nucleus of an atom.
atomic number
number of protons.Top numbers in the element box.
mass number
numbers of protons plus neutrons bottom number in the element box.
sunscript
tuny number to the right of the element symbol. Tells you how many atoms of that element.
chemical symbol
a one or two letter representation of an element.