C2: Atoms, Elements & Compounds KEYWORDS Flashcards
Smallest part of an element
Atom
Two or more different types of atom chemically bonded together
Compound
Two or more atoms (could be the same or different) chemically bonded together
Molecule
Negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom
Electron
Written as words or symbols to show the reactants and products in a chemical reaction
Equation
Shows the ratio of elements in a molecule
Formula
Contains different substances not chemically joined together
Mixture
Particle found in the nucleus of atoms with no overall charge
Neutron
Positively charged particle found in the nucleus of atoms
Proton
Substance which contains only one type of atom
Element
Substances found on the left hand side of a chemical equation
Reactants
Substances found on the right hand side of a chemical equation
Products
One or two letters which represent the name of an element
Symbol
Reaction which gives out heat
Exothermic
Reaction which takes in heat
Endothermic