Summary

Atomic Structure

We consider atoms to be formed from three fundamental particles, we can determine the relative atomic mass using a mass spectrometer.

Amount of Substance

Chemists use this concept to count atoms.

Using this concept we can calculate reacting quantities, in a given reaction.

Bonding

Bonding within molecules can be described as covalent, ionic or metallic.

Often a bond is a hybrid between ionic and covalent.

Periodicity

Trends within the periodic table can frequently be explained by concepts of nuclear charge and shielding.