The Structure Of Matter Flashcards
1
Q
What are atoms?
A
the building blocks of all chemical substances
*smallest particles into which an element can be divided
2
Q
What are molecules?
A
particles which are made up of two or more atoms bounded together and which can exist as a seperate unit
3
Q
What are compounds?
A
a pure substances made up of two or more different types of atoms
4
Q
What are elements?
A
a pure substance that cannot be broken down into any similar substance by ordinary chemical or physical means
