C1 Atomic structure Flashcards
What are the relative masses for protons, electrons and neutrons
P= 1
E= 0.0005
N=1
What’s an element
A substance containing only one type of atom
What’s a compound
A substance made of two or more elements chemically combined
What type of bond forms when a non-metal and metal react and what happens in terms of electrons
It forms an ionic bond and electrons from the metal go to the nonmetal
What type of bond is formed when nonmetals react together and what happens in terms of electrons
It forms a covalent bond and they share a pair of electrons
What’s a molecule
The smallest unit of a substance that’s made up of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds
What’s a mixture
More than one element/compound not chemically bonded