Chapter 4: Elements, Compounds And Mixtures Flashcards
1
Q
What are atoms?
A
Tiny particles that are microscopic
2
Q
What is an element?
A
One type of atom, that isn’t chemically combined with anything else
3
Q
What’s a compound?
A
A substance that contains atoms of 2 or more different elements and are chemically combined
4
Q
Give an example of a compound
A
Water = compound of hydrogen and oxygen
5
Q
What’s a mixture?
A
A substance that contains 2 or more different types of atoms that aren’t chemically combined
