This document discusses the basic chemistry concepts of matter, elements, compounds, and atoms. It defines key terms like chemical symbol, formula, and equation. Atoms are made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons. The periodic table organizes elements and provides atomic number, mass number, and information about chemical properties. Elements in the same group on the periodic table have similar chemical properties. Electrons determine an element's chemical reactivity, with most elements seeking to obtain a full outer electron shell of 8 electrons.