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both are pure substances, but atoms represent the smallest bits of elements. compounds are chemically combined atoms, molecules represent the smallest bits of compounds. atoms cannot be broken down into simpler substances, compounds can be broken down into atoms.
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What is the relationship between atoms and compounds?
Compounds are composed of two or more atoms of different elements.
What are the three main differences between ionic and covalent bonds (attraction atoms electrons)?
- ionic bond: electrostatic attraction, specific for metals+nonmetals compounds, can form lattices.- covalent bond: shared electrons between atoms, specific for nonmetals compounds, not so strong bond.
What are atoms held together by a atratction between what?
The electrostaic attraction between atoms (a metal and a nonmetal) occur in ionic compounds.
What are the differences in atoms in elements and compounds?
atoms in elements are one kind of atom where as atoms in compounds are different atoms example gold is a element and it is made up of only gold atoms and water is a compound and it is made up of hydrogen and oxygen atoms
What is the concept of polarity due to?
Differences of polarity between different compounds (molecules) have two causes: - differences of asymmetry between these molecules - differences between the electronegativity of the atoms contained in the molecule
What are the differences between organic and inorganic?
In general organic compounds / substances / materials contain carbon atoms bonded with other atoms and/or those related to life. It is the chemistry of carbon containing compounds. Inorganic is everything else and generally do not contain carbon (with some exceptions).
How are Ionic bonds are formed between atoms that have large differences in?
Ionic bonds are formed between atoms with large differences in electronegativity.
What is the differences and similarities of a compound and a mixture?
Both are formed from atoms. A compound cannot be divided in atoms by physical procedures.The mixture being formed from compounds can be divided in compounds by physical procedures.
What are some differences between ionic and covalent compounds?
Covalent bonds are formed when electrons are shared, and ionic bonds are formed by electrostatic forces between bonds. Ionic bonds are generally weaker than covalent bonds, since most ions dissociate in water, but covalent compounds do not break into their elements unless with large amounts of energy added.
When are IONIC compounds are formed?
ionic compounds are formed by the complete transfer of electrons. If the electronegativity difference between the two atoms is above 1.7, then ionic bond is formed between the two atoms.
Do ionic compounds share electrons?
No they do not, electrons are transferred between atoms
how to add chemical compounds?
chemical bonds form between their atoms.
