C10 Flashcards
An atom is the smallest part of an element that still has what?
properties of an element
What is atomic theory?
The idea that everything is made of small particles.
A compound is what?
It is a type of matter made of 2 or more elements
The smallest particle of a compound that still has properties of that compound is what?
A molecule
What is anything that has mass and takes up space?
Matter
The amount of matter in an object is what?
mass
Ingredients that make up all matter is what?
element
Name the three types of subatomic particles?
proton - positive charge
neutron - no charge
electron - negative charge
This is important
The number of protons equals what?
The number of electrons
This is important
The atomic number equals what?
The number of protons
What are 3 ways that matter?
1) Element
2) Mixture
3) Compound
