Elements, compounds&mixtures Flashcards
1
Q
What is an atom?
A
A tiny particle
2
Q
What is an element?
A
A substance that contains only one type of atom
3
Q
What is a compound?
A
A substance that contains more than one type of element joined together by a chemical bond
4
Q
What is a mixture?
A
Different types of elements that aren’t joined together
5
Q
When two different elements combine together what does the word end in?
A
ide
6
Q
When three or more different elements combine what is the ending of the word?
A
Ate
7
Q
What side of the periodic table are metals on?
A
Left hand side
