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What is the smallest particle of matter that can take part in a chemical reaction?
What is the smallest particle of matter that can take part in a chemical reaction?
Atom
How are pure substances classified based on the nature of their constituent particles?
How are pure substances classified based on the nature of their constituent particles?
Into elements and compounds
What are molecules?
What are molecules?
Groups of atoms bonded together
What are elements?
What are elements?
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Give an example of a pure substance that is an element.
Give an example of a pure substance that is an element.
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Matter is made up of tiny particles called molecules.
Matter is made up of tiny particles called molecules.
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An atom is the smallest particle of matter which can take part in a chemical reaction.
An atom is the smallest particle of matter which can take part in a chemical reaction.
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Atoms can be seen under a microscope.
Atoms can be seen under a microscope.
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Molecules are groups of atoms bonded together.
Molecules are groups of atoms bonded together.
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Elements are pure substances made up of only one kind of molecule.
Elements are pure substances made up of only one kind of molecule.
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Pure substances are classified into two types: elements and compounds.
Pure substances are classified into two types: elements and compounds.
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Atoms are visible under a microscope.
Atoms are visible under a microscope.
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Molecules are made up of only one kind of atom.
Molecules are made up of only one kind of atom.
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An element is a pure substance made up of only one kind of atom.
An element is a pure substance made up of only one kind of atom.
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Substances classified as pure substances are made up of one kind of atom or molecule.
Substances classified as pure substances are made up of one kind of atom or molecule.
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Study Notes
Classification of Pure Substances
- Pure substances can be classified into two types: elements and compounds
- Elements are pure substances made up of only one kind of atom
- Compounds are pure substances made up of two or more kinds of atoms
Atoms and Molecules
- Atoms are the smallest particles of matter that can take part in a chemical reaction
- Molecules are groups of atoms bonded together
- Note: Atoms are not visible under a microscope (contradiction in the original text)
Elements
- An element is a pure substance made up of only one kind of atom
- Example of a pure substance that is an element: not specified in the original text, but examples could be hydrogen, oxygen, or carbon
Key Facts
- Matter is made up of tiny particles called molecules
- Substances classified as pure substances are made up of one kind of atom or molecule
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Test your knowledge of basic chemistry with this quiz on atoms and molecules. Explore the fundamental units of matter and learn about the building blocks of all substances. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just curious about the world around you, this quiz will challenge and expand your understanding of atoms and molecules.
