general meanings Flashcards
1
Q
atomic number
A
number of protons in the element
2
Q
mass number
A
number of protons and neutrons in atom
3
Q
what is an element
A
element is a substance made out of one type of atom
4
Q
what is a compound
A
compound is a substance made out of two or more types of atom, chemically bound together.
5
Q
what does it mean if there is -ATE on the end of a compound?
A
There are 3 or more elements, one of which is oxygen.
6
Q
if there is -IDE on the end of a compound?
A
there are only 2 elements in the compound.
