Chemistry Key Words, Rocks&&Buildings

Chemistry vocab and equations :)

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  • Created on: 25-03-11 19:06

Chemistry :)

atoms; the smallest part of an element

elements; a substance made up of only one type of atom

groups; a vertical column of elements in the periodic table

compounds; a substance made up of two or more types of one atom chemically joined together

electrons; negative particles found outside the nucleus of an atom

Chemical bonds join two atoms together

C+O2 -> Carbon Dioxide

CH4 ( methane )        C3H8 ( propane )     C2H6  ( ethane )   C4H10 ( butane )

C5H12 ( Pentane) 

alkanes are described as saturated hydrocarbons

Inside a lime kiln

calcium carbonate + heat = calcium oxide + thermal decomposition

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