Compounds Atoms Molecules Flashcards
1
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Atomic number
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Number protons
Because an atom wants to be neutral it also tells us the number of electrons.
2
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Atomic mass
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Number of neutrons and protons
Neutrons=Atoms=Mass=Atomic number
3
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Element
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Pure substance that only contain one dement e.g. helium and magnesium
4
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Atom
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The smallest particle of an element that can exist
5
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Compounds
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A substance formed from two of more different by les of elements bonded together. E.G. water ( H2o), Co2, salt glucose cc6 H12oa
6
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Molecules
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A group of two or more atoms that are bonded together e.g. water, carbon dioxide, cHo, oxygen Co2