Chemistry Vocab
The smallest component of an element, consisting of a nucleus containing combinations of neutrons and protons and one or more electrons bound to the nucleus by electrical attraction.
What is an Atom
A table illustrating the periodic system, in which the chemical elements are shown in related groups.
What is the Periodic Table
O
What is Oxygen
"I can't thinc straight!"
This element helps prevent rust
What is Zinc
This element has one proton and one electron.
What is Hydrogen
Substances that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means.
What is an Element
The average weight of an atom of an element.
What is Atomic Weight
C
What is Carbon
“That’s shocking!”
This element conducts electricity and wires your home.
What is Copper
“He-lio there!” — This noble gas makes balloons float because it's less dense than air
What is Helium
The smallest physical unit of an element or compound, consisting of one or more like atoms in an element and two or more different atoms in a compound.
What is a Molecule
The substance or substances, whether solid, liquid, or gaseous, of which any physical object consists or is composed
What is Matter
Li
What is Lithium
“Don’t get salty.”
This element helps flavor your food.
What is Sodium
This element is part of table salt but is a dangerous gas on its own.
What is Chlorine
A rearrangement of the atoms or molecules of two or more substances that come into contact with each other.
What is a Reaction
A substance consisting of atoms of two or more different elements in definite proportions joined by a chemical bond into a molecule.
What is a Compound
Fe
What is Iron
This element is a Pirate's favorite especially while sailing away from port. This Noble Gas also gives you bright ideas
What is Argon
This element is liquid at room temperature and was once used in thermometers.
What is Mercury
This type of mixture is composed of different substances that are observable.
What is a Heterogeneous Mixture
A composition of two or more substances that are not chemically combined with each other and are capable of being separated.
What is a Mixture
W
What is Tungsten
Ay, you good? This metal is sought after by many
What is Gold
This element is in the same family as oxygen. You could say it's the younger sibling
What is Sulfur