Building Blocks Flashcards
1
Q
What are atoms?
A
Atoms are the basic building blocks of all materials
2
Q
What is an element?
A
An element is a substance made up of only one type of atom
3
Q
What is a molecule?
A
A molecule is formed when two or more atoms join (bond) together chemically.
4
Q
What is a compound?
A
When a molecule is made up of two or more different types of elements chemically combined
5
Q
What are the structures of an atom?
A
Protons, Neutrons and Electrons
6
Q
What is an atomic number?
A
The atomic number tells you how many protons there are in one atom
7
Q
What is a mass number?
A
The mass number tells you how many protons and neutrons there are in the atom
