Chemistry

Chemistry

1. Elements, compounds and mixtures

   • Elements are made up of only one type of atom.
     • All known elements are listed on the periodic table.
   • Compounds are made up of two of more atoms, chemically combined.
     • Compounds have entirely different properties from the elements it is made up of.
   • Mixtures are made up of two or more atoms, not chemically combined.
     • Mixtures have the properties of all the elements in it.

2. Alloys

   • An alloy is a mixture including at least one metal.
     • Examples: almagam, brass, soldier

3. Polymers

   • A polymer is a substance made up of lots of molecules ,called monomers, strung together.