Introduction to Matter
Subject: Science
Overview
A substance which cannot be further broken down into other simpler substances is called an element. Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, chlorine, mercury, lead, etc. are the examples of the element. This note provides further information about the matter.Introduction to Matter
Introduction
Various types of substances can be found in our surrounding. Some substances are very simple whereas some are very complex. Some substances can be broken into other simpler substances while some substances cannot be broken. A substance which cannot be further broken down into other simpler substances is called an element. Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, chlorine, mercury, lead, etc. are the examples of the element. There are altogether 109 elements known so far. Out of them, 92 elements are naturally found and remaining 26 elements are artificially prepared by scientists. Elements combine together to form a new substance, which is called a compound. Salt, water, chalk, carbon dioxide, etc. are the examples of a compound.
Fig: Classification of Matter
Atom
An atom is the smallest particle of an element which can take part in a chemical reaction. They are different in size, masses, and chemical properties. For example atoms of hydrogen are similar in all respects whereas the atoms of oxygen elements are different. 118 elements have 118 different types of atoms. So, different elements have different atoms.
Fig: Atom
Molecule
The smallest particles of an element or compound are called molecule. For example, a molecule of chlorine is made of two atoms of chlorine, it is denoted by Cl. The molecule of a compound contains two or more atoms of different elements. For example, a molecule of water (H2O) contains two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. It is represented by H2O.
Fig: Water molecule
Things to remember
- A substance which cannot be further broken down into other simpler substances is called an element. Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, chlorine, mercury, lead, etc. are the examples of element.
- There are altogether 109 elements known so far.
- An atom is the smallest particle of an element which can take part in a chemical reaction.
- Elements combine together to form a new substance, which is called compound.
- It includes every relationship which established among the people.
- There can be more than one community in a society. Community smaller than society.
- It is a network of social relationships which cannot see or touched.
- common interests and common objectives are not necessary for society.
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Questions and Answers
Define the element with the example.
An element is simplest pure substances that can neither be divided into simpler ones nor can it be made from two or more substances by any method e.g: hydrogen, helium and etc.
Define compound.
A compound is a substance formed by the combination of two or more than two elements.
What is an atom?
An atom is the smallest particle of an element which can take part in the chemical reaction.
What is molecule?
Give any two examples of compounds.
Any two examples of compounds are sodium chloride and sodium oxide.
what is mater?
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