The atomic universe

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1 State the definitions of an ELEMENT, a MIXTURE and a COMPOUND.
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2 Match the diagrams A to E with the statements given below:

a Which diagram represents an element made up of single atoms?....................

b Which diagram represents a compound made up of molecules containing three atoms?.........

c Which diagram shows a compound made up of four atoms?.................

d Which two diagrams represent a mixture of two elements?..............

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3 All substances, even you, are made up of tiny
particles called atoms. Copy and complete the
diagram of an atom, shown below, by labelling A,
B, C and D. Use the information from a periodic
table to identify the element by name.
A is…………………………………………
B is…………………………………………
C is ………………………………………...
D is…………………………………………… The element is………………………………………………….
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4 The properties of the particles found in an atom are shown in the table below:

a. The mass of an electron is often described as ‘negligible’. What does ‘negligible’ mean?

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b. Why is it true to say that most of the mass of an atom is concentrated in the nucleus?

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c What do you think stops the electrons escaping from the atom? (Use the final column of the
table to help you.)

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