Bakayaro konoyaro Flashcards
1
Q
What is an element?
A
A pure substance where there is only one type of particle. I.E. Gold and oxygen.
2
Q
What are element made up of?
A
Atoms
3
Q
Why are all elements different?
A
They are made of different atoms.
4
Q
What are atoms?
A
The basic particlefrom which all elements are made.
5
Q
What are elements represented by?
A
Two letters from latin or greek root words. First letter capital, second just plain
6
Q
What can each element be identified by?
A
Characteristic properties
7
Q
What are some examples of elements?
A
Au- gold| Ag- silver| Fe- iron| c- carbon| Cl- chlorine| Ca- calcium|
S- sulfur| Na- sodium| O- oxygen| H- hydrogen
8
Q
What can matter be classified into?
A
Elements, compunds and mixtures.
