elements, compounds, mixtures, solubility Flashcards
element
substance containing only one type of atom
compound
substance containing two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together
molecule
two or more atoms chemically bonded together
What is the difference between a molecule and a compound?
compound is two different types of atoms, molecules is two of the same type of atoms
mixture
two or more substances which are not chemically bonded together
pure substance
matter containing only one type of substance
atom
smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist
solute
The substance which is going to be dissolved
Solvent
The liquid which is going to do the dissolving
Solution
The resulting mixture of solute dissolved in solvent
Soluble
A substance which can be dissolved
Insoluble
A substance which cannot be dissolved