C2.4 Flashcards
Element
Substance that cannot be split up into smaller substances
Atom
Smallest neutral part of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction
Compound
A substance containing two or more elements chemically joined together
Bond
Force of attraction between atoms or ions
Ionic bonds
When a metal reacts with a non-metal
Covalent bonds
When non-metals react together
Giant molecular covalent structure
Substance containing millions of atoms all held together by covalent bonds
delocalised atoms
Electrons are not located in specific atoms
Transition metals
The metals in the central block of the periodic table
What group are alkali metals in?
Group 1
How reactive are alkali metals?
Very
What group are halogens in?
7
Halide
A compound formed between a halogen and another element, such as a metal or hydrogen