elments compound mixturues Flashcards
1
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an atom is
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The smallest part of an element that can exist.
2
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compound is
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A substance formed by the chemical union of two or more elements.
3
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element is
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A substance made of one type of atom only.
4
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molecule is
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A collection of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
5
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what statement about atoms and molecule are true
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Elements and compounds can exist as molecules.
6
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Approximately how many elements are there?
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There are approximately 100 elements listed on the periodic table.
