Element

Ion Molecule
an charged atom formed when two or
the simplest formed by the loss or more atoms form
substance and cannot
gain of one or more chemical bonds with
be broken down
electrons each other

Carbon (C) Na+ H2O

Phosphorus (P) Cl- N2
Potassium (K) Mg2+ CO2
Helium (He) O2- O3

Elements Ions Elements Molecules

Molecules are
Ions are made up by
charged elements
forming
elements bonds

Ions Molecules

Positive and
negatively
charged ions can
come together to
form an ionicly
bonded molecule