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What is the primary focus of chemistry?
What is the primary focus of chemistry?
What is the smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element?
What is the smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element?
What is the process by which atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions?
What is the process by which atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions?
What is the term used to describe a substance that consists of two or more different elements chemically bonded together?
What is the term used to describe a substance that consists of two or more different elements chemically bonded together?
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What is the study of the structure, properties, and reactions of matter at the atomic and subatomic level?
What is the study of the structure, properties, and reactions of matter at the atomic and subatomic level?
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Study Notes
Fundamentals of Chemistry
- The primary focus of chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, and reactions of matter.
Atomic Structure
- The smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element is an atom.
Ionization
- Atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions through a process called ionization.
Compounds
- A substance that consists of two or more different elements chemically bonded together is called a compound.
Branches of Chemistry
- The study of the structure, properties, and reactions of matter at the atomic and subatomic level is a branch of chemistry.
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This quiz covers the basics of chemistry, including the primary focus of chemistry, atomic structure, and chemical bonding. Test your knowledge of elements, ions, and compounds.
