PS.2b Compounds
Compounds are made of 2 or more kinds of atoms which combine in a specific ratio.
--A molecule is the smallest unit of a compound.
--Its atoms are chemically bonded so that the molecule does not behave like the elements which make it up.
--Its abbreviation is called a formula.
--Its abbreviation is called a formula. --Example: The smallest unit of water is made of 2 atoms of hydrogen and 1 atom of oxygen.
Examples of compounds:
Organic compounds are a special type of compounds. They all contain carbon.
Organic compounds are a special type of compounds. They all contain carbon. All other compounds are called inorganic compounds.