Elements and Compounds Flashcard

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. It consists of only one type of atom.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different types of atoms bond together chemically.

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There are 24 atoms in total: 6 carbon (C), 12 hydrogen (H), and 6 oxygen (O) atoms.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element consists of only one type of atom, while a compound consists of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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What is the significance of subscripts in a chemical formula?

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be of the same or different elements.