Atoms, Elements , Molecules,and compounds Flashcards
Atom
The smallest particle of an element That can exist
Element
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.
Molecule
the smallest particle of a substance that can exist. It is composed of two or more atoms
Compound
a substance made of atoms from two or more elements
Protons
a particle of matter that has a positive electrical charge and forms of the nucleus of an atom
Neutron
a particle of matter that has no electrical charge and forms part of the nucleus of an atom
Atomic Number
number of protons top number in the element box
Election
a particle of matter that has a negative electrical charge and travels around the nucleus of an atom
mass number
number of protons plus neotrons bottom number in the element box
Chemical symbol
A one or two letters representation of an element
Subscript
tiny numbers to the right of the element symbol. Tells you how many atoms of that atoms