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Atoms The basic component of all matter. The atom is the smallest particle of an element that has all of the chemical properties of that element. Atoms consist of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons. http://www.ktf-split.hr/glossary/i mage/atom.gif

Atoms The basic component of all matter. The atom is the smallest particle of an element that has all of the chemical properties of that element. Atoms

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Atoms

• The basic component of all matter.

• The atom is the smallest particle of an element that has all of the chemical properties of that element.

• Atoms consist of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons.

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Elements

• A substance consisting of a single type of atom.

• It cannot be broken down into different kinds of matter.

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Combinations of Elements:Mixtures

• A substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together.

• Mixtures can usually be separated by mechanical means.

• Two or more substances mixed together in such a way that each remains unchanged.

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Combinations of Elements:Compounds

• A substance formed from two or more elements, with a fixed ratio determining the composition.

• The elements lose their individual chemical properties and the compound has new properties.

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Molecules

• Compound of two or more atoms, the smallest unit of chemical compounds.

• The smallest particle of a substance that has all of the physical and chemical properties of that substance.

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Formulas

• The formula which identifies the atoms and the number of each kind in the molecules of a compound.

• The number and types of atoms in a molecule.

Glucose Glucose -C-C66HH1212OO66

Formulas

6C6C66HH1212OO66

Elements in the compound:

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Formulas:Subscripts

6C6C66HH1212OO66

# of atoms of each element in a molecule of the compound:

Carbon - 6

Hydrogen - 12

Oxygen - 6

Formulas:Coefficients

6C6C66HH1212OO66

# of molecules:

6 molecules of glucose