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Chemistry. Chemistry is the science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter. Atoms are the basic units in chemicals. Atoms are made of subatomic particles . protons (+) neutrons (0) electrons (-).
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Chemistry is the science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter.
Atoms are made of subatomic particles. • protons (+) • neutrons (0) • electrons (-)
An element is a pure substance made up of only one kind of atom.All matter is made up of elements.
Molecules • atoms combine to form molecules, which can be pure elements or combinations of two or more elements. • molecules are held together by chemical bonds.
Covalent Bonds • formed when atoms share electrons • sharing can be unequal
Chemical Reactions • reactants • products example: CO2 + H2O C6H12O6 + O2