Elements, Compounds And Mixtures Flashcards

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What is an atom?

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The simplest particle of an element that can exist on its own

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What is an element?

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Contain only one type of atom

Cannot be split into anything simpler by chemical methods

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What is a molecule?

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Consist of 2 or more atoms joined together

They may be the same (element) or different (compound)

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What is the symbol for hydrogen?

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H

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What is the symbol for carbon?

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C

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What is the symbol for fluorine?

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F

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What is the symbol for iodine?

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I

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What is the symbol for nitrogen?

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N

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What is the symbol for oxygen?

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O

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What is the symbol for phosphorus?

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P

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What is the symbol for sulfur?

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S

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What is the symbol for aluminium?

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Al

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What is the symbol for barium?

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Ha

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What is the symbol for bromine?

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Br

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What is the symbol for helium?

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He

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What is the symbol for lithium?

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What is the symbol for silicon?

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What is the symbol for magnesium?

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What is the symbol for chlorine?

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What is the symbol for silver?

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What is the symbol for gold?

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What is the symbol for iron?

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What is the symbol for potassium?

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What is the symbol for sodium?

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What is the symbol for lead?
Pb
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What are the properties of ALL metals?
- They're shiny, especially when fresh - Good conductors of heat and electricity - Malleable
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What are the properties of some metals?
- Solid at room temperature - Hard and strong - High density (heavy for its size) - Makes a ringing sound when it hits the ground
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Properties of ALL non-metals?
- Dull - Poor conductors of hrs and electricity - Weak and brittle
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What are the properties of some non-metals?
- Have a low density (light for their size) | - No when hits the ground
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What is a compound?
A material made up of 2 or more different elements that are chemically joined together
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How do you write simple compounds?
1. Write the metal down | 2. Add -ide to the end of the non-metal
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How do you write compound with 2 elements plus oxygen?
1. Write down the name of the metal | 2. Add -ate to the end of the non-metal
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What is a mixture?
2 or more substances mixed together that are easy to separate