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What is every single thing made of?
atoms
What is an atom?
The smallest basic unit of matter
Atoms consist of three types of smaller particles: __________.
protons, neutrons, electrons
What kind of charge do protons have?
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What kind of charge do electrons have?
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What kind of charge do neutrons have?
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What do protons and neutrons form?
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What is one particular type of atom that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance by ordinary chemical means?
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All atoms of a given element have a specific number of ______________.
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The electrons in the atoms of each element determine the _________________ of that element.
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Electrons move around the nucleus in regions called?
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Atoms are most stable when they have a?
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Which elements make up the 96% of the human body?
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Trace elements are required to _______________.
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Why is iron needed in the human body?
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Why is chromium needed in the human body?
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What is a compound?
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Water and Carbon dioxide are examples of __________________.
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What is the difference between elements and compounds?
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What is an ion?
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Why do ions form?
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When does an atom become an ion?
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The type of ion that forms depends on the number of electrons in an atom's __________________________________.
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An atom with few electrons in its outer energy level tends _________________
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An atom that loses one or more electrons becomes a __________________________________.
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An atom with a nearly full outer energy level tends __________________________.
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An atom that gains one or more electrons becomes a _________________________.
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When do ions form?
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What is an ionic bond?
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How do ionic bonds form?
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What is a covalent bond?
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How do covalent bonds form?
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What is a molecule?
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Study Notes
Atoms and Basic Units of Matter
- Everything is composed of atoms, the smallest units of matter.
- Atoms consist of three smaller particles: protons (positive charge), neutrons (no charge), and electrons (negative charge).
Atomic Structure
- Protons and neutrons form the nucleus of an atom.
- Each element is defined by a specific number of protons.
- The properties of an element are determined by its electron configuration.
- Electrons orbit the nucleus in defined energy levels, and atoms are most stable with a full valence shell.
Elements and Compounds
- Common elements that make up 96% of the human body include carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
- Trace elements, such as iron and chromium, are essential for survival and biological functions.
- Compounds are substances made from atoms of different elements bonded in specific ratios; examples include water and carbon dioxide.
- Elements cannot be broken down further while compounds can.
Ions and Their Formation
- An ion is an atom that has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a charged particle.
- Ions form for stability, often when an outer energy level is incomplete.
- Atoms with few outer electrons tend to lose them, becoming positively charged ions (cations).
- Atoms with nearly full outer energy levels tend to gain electrons, becoming negatively charged ions (anions).
Ionic and Covalent Bonds
- Ionic bonds form through the attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically after electron transfer.
- Covalent bonds are formed when atoms share pairs of electrons, creating molecules, which are two or more atoms chemically bonded.
Key Definitions
- Atom: Smallest basic unit of matter.
- Element: A pure substance consisting of one type of atom.
- Compound: A substance made of different elements combined in a fixed ratio.
- Ion: An atom with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.
- Molecule: Two or more atoms bonded by covalent bonds.
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