C1.2 Elements, Atoms, and Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is an element?
A
A substance made up of only one type of atom.
2
Q
What is an atom?
A
The smallest part of en element that can exist.
3
Q
What is a compound?
A
A substance where two or more elements have chemically joined together.
4
Q
What is a molecule?
A
A group of atoms bonded together.
5
Q
What does a chemical formula show?
A
The number of atoms of each element in a compound and the relative proportions of those elements.
