Compounds and Elements Flashcards
1
Q
What is the periodic table?
A
It’s where all the elements are organised
2
Q
What are some properties for metals?
A
- tend to be shiny
- good conductors of heat and electricity
- malleable
- ductile
3
Q
What are some properties for non-metals?
A
- tend to be dull
- generally poor conductor
- brittle
4
Q
What are elements?
A
Elements are substances made up of only one type of atom
5
Q
What are lattices?
A
Lattices are multiple atoms in a set structure
6
Q
What are molecular elements?
A
Molecular elements are multiple atoms
7
Q
What are monatomic elements?
A
Monatomic elements are one atom
8
Q
What are compounds?
A
Compounds are substances made up of more than one type of atom
9
Q
What are compound lattices?
A
Compound lattices are atoms of different types arranged as a lattice
10
Q
What are molecular compounds?
A
Molecular compounds are atoms of different types bonded together
11
Q
What is an alloy?
A
A mixture of metals
