Questions and Answers
What is all matter comprised of?
Atoms are indivisible and indestructible.
True
What do all atoms of a particular element share?
Identical properties, including weight.
What is true about atoms of different elements?
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Atoms of different elements combine in fixed _____ ratios when forming compounds.
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Study Notes
Atomic Theory Overview
- Matter is composed of atoms, which are defined as the smallest, distinct particles.
- Atoms are fundamental and cannot be divided further; they are considered indivisible and indestructible.
- Every atom within a specific element has uniform properties, including identical weight.
- Different elements consist of varying atoms, each characterized by distinct mass.
- When forming compounds, atoms from different elements combine in fixed, whole-number ratios, adhering to specific stoichiometric principles.
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