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What are two ways in which atoms of different elements are different from one another?
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They have different numbers of electrons, protons and neutrons. These small differences can change the element dramatically.
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How does isomer exist?
An isomer is a molecule or compound that has the same number of atoms as another but a different structure, different physical and chemical properties. Isomers can exist because in large molecules there are several different ways you can position the same elements to make different structures.
Do atoms of all elements bind the same way?
No, different atoms make chemical bonds in different ways. They may form chemical bonds by either loosing or accepting electrons, sharing or by mutual sharing electrons.
Which describes john daltons observation of elements in any given compound?
One of the best ways to describe John Dalton's observations of elements is that they are made of small particles. The atoms join in simple whole number ratios when the elements react.
Why do atoms with the same number of valence of electrons have similar chemical properties?
Because atoms with the same number of valence electrons react in similar ways with other elements.
How can millions of compounds be made from atoms of about 100 elements?
Through the magic of chemistry. It's all about the many, many different ways that atoms can be linked up via chemical bonds to make chemical compounds. And because of the "flexibility" of the carbon atom, it can make long chains of complex compounds. These long chains will "up the count" of molecules. As compounds become larger aggregates of atoms, the atoms can arrange themselves in many different ways to become a different compound. Even with the same numbers of the same atoms, different arrangements, and, therefore, distinct compounds with their own unique characteristics, can be formed. The element carbon is almost miraculous in it's ability to form "chains" or other complex structures to give shape to very large, complex molecules. Far and away more compounds are formed from carbon than any other single element.
How can Atoms vary?
Atoms and elements can vary in many ways. Atoms mainly vary by having different numbers of protons, electrons, and neutrons. The count of protons makes up an elements mass number.
How does isomer exist?
An isomer is a molecule or compound that has the same number of atoms as another but a different structure, different physical and chemical properties. Isomers can exist because in large molecules there are several different ways you can position the same elements to make different structures.
How do you millions of compounds be made from the atom of about 100 elements?
There are so many combinations . Thee are many ways of combining
Do atoms of all elements bind the same way?
No, different atoms make chemical bonds in different ways. They may form chemical bonds by either loosing or accepting electrons, sharing or by mutual sharing electrons.
Carbon is able to bond with atoms of other elements in many different ways because it has how many electrons?
Because it has four Valence electrons
Which describes john daltons observation of elements in any given compound?
One of the best ways to describe John Dalton's observations of elements is that they are made of small particles. The atoms join in simple whole number ratios when the elements react.
Different elements are made up of different kinds of?
Elements can be combined in several different ways. Elements which undergo no chemical reactions when combined are called mixtures. Normally, the elements in a mixture retain their original properties, but metals can be combined into mixtures called alloys to produced new properties, though these properties tend to be the intermediate sum of the collective properties of the metals involved. Elements which combine chemically to produce entirely new substances are called chemical compounds.
Why all substances are not the same?
Because the sun and stars get their energy from thermonuclear fusion: a process in which lighter elements are converted into heavier elements. As a result atoms of these elements have different numbers of positively charged protons and negative charged electrons. This gives the elements different properties. Furthermore, atoms of different elements will combine in different ways to make compounds and, in very many cases, the properties of a compound will be different from those of the constituent elements. For example, water which is a liquid at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) is made up of the elements hydrogen and oxygen which are gases at NTP.
How can atoms make up all the substances around you?
Although there are only 90 elements, they combine in many different ways to form all of the substances around you.
What can bond with carbon atoms and many other elements in many ways?
Carbon can bond with itself, and many other elements.
How do you make use of different atoms?
Recombine them in different ways to form different substances
Which can occur in a physical change?
The mass can increase. The particles can arrange in different ways. The mass can decrease. The atoms can bond to different atoms.
