5 Questions
What are the basic particles that make up an atom?
Neutrons, Protons, and Electrons
What is a molecule?
A collection of two or more atoms securely bound together
What is the smallest constituent unit of matter that possesses the properties of a chemical element?
Atom
What do molecules consist of?
One or more atoms bound together by covalent (chemical) bonds
What is the term used to refer to an element's capacity for combination?
Valency
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.
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.
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