ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS Flashcards
1
Q
________ are atoms that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
A
Elements
2
Q
_______must be composed of 2 or more different elements.
A
Compounds
3
Q
______ the simplest part of a substance that retains its properties and can exist in a free state.
A
Molecule
4
Q
Compounds classified into two categories:
A
Organic and Inorganic compounds
5
Q
Mostly made of hydrogen and carbon
A
Organic compound
6
Q
_____ do not contain carbon atoms
A
Inorganic compounds
