Compounds and balancing equations Flashcards
1
Q
what do atoms do to make compounds?
A
join together
2
Q
how do atoms from chemical bonds?
A
when different elements react
3
Q
what does making bonds involve?
A
atoms giving away, taking or sharing electrons
4
Q
what does a compound formed from a metal and a non-metal consist of?
A
ions
5
Q
what does a formula show?
A
what atoms are in a compound
6
Q
what is CO2 and how is it formed?
A
a compound formed form a chemical reaction with carbon and oxygen
7
Q
what does a compound formed with non-metals consist of?
A
molecules
8
Q
what doesn’t happen to atoms in chemical reaction?
A
aren’t lost or made
