An element is made up of atoms that are all of the same type.
- Elements are the building blocks of matter.
- Atoms are the particles that elements are composed of.
- Each element consists of a unique type of atom.
- Elements are represented by unique symbols, such as H for hydrogen and O for oxygen.
- Each type of atom has a different number of protons in its nucleus.
- The atomic number of an atom corresponds to the number of protons in its nucleus.
- The Periodic Table is a comprehensive inventory of elements, arranged according to their atomic numbers.
- The Periodic Table categorizes elements with similar properties and reveals trends and patterns in their chemical behaviour.
- Elements combine to form compounds with distinct characteristics and properties.
- A compound is a substance made from the combination of two or more elements and held together by chemical bonds that are difficult to break.
- Compounds have distinct properties that differ from those of their constituent elements.
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