Chemestry Flashcards
How are elements classified?
Based on the atomic number of their atoms
Elements are listed in order of…
Their atomic number
How many columns are there?
18
What are the two types of properties?
Observable and measurable
Define observable properties
Properties that you can touch, feel, taste, smell, and see.
Define measurable properties
Properties that include numbers and measurement
Define pure substance
Only 1 particle, but can have multiple atoms. They only have one set if properties.
What are the two sub categories of pure substances
Elements and compounds
Define elements
Made of only one type of atom and can’t be broken down into simpler subtenses by chemical reactions.
Define compounds
Made of two or more elements that have been chemically combined into one.
Define a particle
two or more atoms chemically connected together
Define molecule
a particle made of two or more atoms chemically connected together
Compounds are..
pure substances made of two or more elements that have been chemically combined into molecules
Hydrogen and oxygen are ________ gasses
Flammable
Define mixture
A (non chemical) combination of two or more pure substances