Compounds Flashcards
What are compounds?
-Atoms of different elements can be combined together to create compounds.
- (When elements mix together)
-A compound contains at least 2 different elements
How are the atoms in compounds held together?
They are held together by chemical bonds.
How do you separate a compound?
You can sperrte it into its elements by using a chemical reaction.
Carbon + Oxygen = ?
Carbon dioxide
The formula for sulfuric acid is H2SO4
How many atoms are in each molecule?
There are 2 hydrogen atoms, 1 sulfur atom, and 4 oxygen atoms.
The formula for Calcium Hydroxide is Ca(OH)2
How many atoms are in each molecule?
There is 1 calcium atom, 2 oxygen atoms, and 2 hydrogen atoms
- this is because the square number on the end of the bracket means that there is 2 of everything in the brackets.
What’s the formula for Sodium Chloride?
NaCl