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What are the basic particles that make up an atom?
What are the basic particles that make up an atom?
- Photons, Electrons, and Positrons
- Neutrons, Photons, and Protons
- Neutrons, Electrons, and Positrons
- Neutrons, Protons, and Electrons (correct)
What is a molecule?
What is a molecule?
- A combination of protons and neutrons
- The smallest unit of matter that can be separated
- A collection of two or more atoms securely bound together (correct)
- A single atom with a positive or negative charge
What is the smallest constituent unit of matter that possesses the properties of a chemical element?
What is the smallest constituent unit of matter that possesses the properties of a chemical element?
- Proton
- Electron
- Atom (correct)
- Molecule
What do molecules consist of?
What do molecules consist of?
What is the term used to refer to an element's capacity for combination?
What is the term used to refer to an element's capacity for combination?
Flashcards
Atom
Atom
The smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element.
Neutron
Neutron
A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, carrying no electrical charge.
Proton
Proton
A subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, carrying a positive electrical charge.
Electron
Electron
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Molecule
Molecule
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Study Notes
Atomic Structure
- Atoms are composed of three basic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Molecules
- A molecule is a group of two or more atoms that are chemically bonded together.
Chemical Elements
- The smallest constituent unit of matter that possesses the properties of a chemical element is an atom.
Molecular Composition
- Molecules consist of two or more atoms that are chemically bonded together.
Element's Capacity for Combination
- The term used to refer to an element's capacity for combination is valency.
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Test your knowledge of atoms and molecules with this quiz. Learn about the basic components of atoms, their formation into ions and molecules, and their role as the building blocks of matter.
