don't just say, "they're made of atoms." say something specific
2006-12-11 11:29:25 · 12 answers · asked by *gasp* it's me! 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
and just to tell you people who are wondering, im pretty sure i put this in the chem category but for some reason it's in religion. And this isn't homework, just interested. google, yahooo, and wiki were no good.
2006-12-11 11:44:53 · update #1
Elements are made up of atoms of the same kind.
Molecules are aggregates of one or more atoms forming a definite structure. Molecules are the smallest particle of a pure substance made up of chemically-bonded atoms.
A chemical compound is a substance that is made up of chemically bonded elements of a fixed ratio that determines the composition (like H2O for example).
A mixture is a simple mix of different compounds that do not become chemically bonded together, and each compound retains its own unique properties within the mixture.
A solution is mostly attained when mixing a solid with a liquid, for example salt in water, but it's applicable to any solute dissolved in a solvent.
2006-12-11 12:00:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An element is one or more of only one type of atom. An atom is the smallest part of an element. A molecule is a collection of at least 2 or more atoms joined together. H2 is an element but also a molecule since it contains 2 atoms of hydrogen. Think of a bag of frozen peas. Peas being the element and an individual pea being the atom...
2016-03-29 03:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
atoms = elements
atoms of differing kinds (or even the same kind like O2) bonded together (covalent bond)= molecule
bunch of molecules of the same type = a compound(ex H2O is a compound)
solution is usually an ionic compound (solute) dissolved in a solvent
mixtures are a bunch of compounds mixed together
2006-12-11 11:36:06 · answer #3 · answered by Nick F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider when the time comes when we can manipulate the structure of atoms, to create new mixtures of elements, such as removing three electrons from lead and you get Gold.
2006-12-11 11:39:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All matter is made up of atoms. In different atomic combinations, matter can sometimes react with other matter made up of other atomic structures.
That's called chemistry.
2006-12-11 11:36:53 · answer #5 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But that IS what they're made of. I'm not sure what you're going for here. Maybe a little more explanation would be helpful.
2006-12-11 11:34:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but wrong section. Try Chemistry.
2006-12-11 11:31:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you ask this in the chemistry forum instead? Or homework help?
2006-12-11 11:38:36 · answer #8 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're made of atoms
2006-12-11 11:38:08 · answer #9 · answered by sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the hell does this have to do with religion or spirituality?
2006-12-11 11:37:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋