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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Element | A substance composed of atoms having an identical number of protons in each nucleus. |
| Covalent compound. | formed by sharing electrons. 2 non-metals. |
| Ionic compound | formed from the attraction of positive ions (cations) and negative ions (anions). Metal and a non-metal. |
| Molecular formula | Formula of a compound showing the actual number of atoms of different elements covalently bonded in a molecule |
| Formula unit | Formula of a compound showing the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of different elements in the compound |
| Atom | Smallest part of an element as regarded in Chemistry (not Physics). |
| Compound | 2 or more elements chemically bonded together |
| Mixture | Contain more than one element an/or compound that are not chemically bonded together and so retain their individual properties. |
| Homogenous | have uniform properties |
| Heterogenous | have non-uniform properties |
| Cation | ion with a positive charge |
| Anion | ion with a negative charge |
| Polyatomic ion | covalent compound with a charge |
| Deposition | gas to solid |
| Sublimation | solid to gas |
| Vaporisation | boiling or evaporating |
| Allotrope | compounds of the same element but differ in structure |