C1 - Atoms, elements and compunds

Cards (4)

  • What is an Atom?
    An atom is the smallest part of an element that can exist.
  • What is an Element?
    A substance that is made up of only one type of atom
  • What is a compound? How can you separate a compound?
    Compounds contain two or more different elements that are chemically combined together
    They are separated using chemical reactions
  • What is a molecule?
    A molecule is when two or more elements are chemically combined, even if they're the same one