Elements and Chemical Symbols
This section focuses on the characteristics of elements and how they are represented using chemical symbols. It explains that elements consist of atoms with the same atomic number and that there are approximately 100 different elements.
Example: Some common elements include copper, aluminium, iron, oxygen, and nitrogen.
The page introduces the concept of mass number and atomic number, explaining their significance in identifying elements. It also describes how chemical symbols are used to represent atoms of elements.
Definition: The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom, while the atomic number represents the number of protons.
The information is presented using a visual representation of sodium (Na) as an example, showing how the mass number, atomic number, and number of neutrons are related.