Elements (OCR GCSE Chemistry A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Definition of an element
Definition of an element
Substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
What are elements described as?
What are elements described as?
Fundamental building blocks of all materials
Number of atom types in an element
Number of atom types in an element
One type of atom
What determines the type of element
What determines the type of element
Number of protons in the nucleus
Atoms in copper wire
Atoms in copper wire
Copper atoms only
Atoms in diamond
Atoms in diamond
Carbon atoms only
Atoms in chlorine gas
Atoms in chlorine gas
Chlorine atoms only