Atoms and Elements

Understanding atoms and elements is crucial in the study of chemistry as they form the foundation of chemical reactions and interactions.

Atoms and elements are the basic building blocks of matter.

Atoms and elements combine in various ways to form different substances, thereby contributing to the diversity of matter in the world.

<p>The atomic number of an atom is the number of protons in its nucleus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An element is a substance made up of only one type of atom, while a compound is made up of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isotopes of an element have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei.</p> Signup and view all the answers