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What does the term 'atom' signify in Greek?
What does the term 'atom' signify in Greek?
- Tiny particle
- Invisible substance
- Cannot be split (correct)
- Basic building block
How many different kinds of atoms does an element contain?
How many different kinds of atoms does an element contain?
- Two types of atoms
- Only one type of atom (correct)
- Multiple types of atoms
- No atoms at all
Which characteristic is true for all atoms of a specific element?
Which characteristic is true for all atoms of a specific element?
- They have different structures
- They are identical to each other (correct)
- They can be split into smaller parts
- They vary greatly in size
Why are atoms difficult to see with the naked eye?
Why are atoms difficult to see with the naked eye?
What distinguishes different elements from one another?
What distinguishes different elements from one another?
What charges do protons and electrons carry?
What charges do protons and electrons carry?
Where are protons and neutrons located within an atom?
Where are protons and neutrons located within an atom?
How does the mass of electrons compare to that of protons and neutrons?
How does the mass of electrons compare to that of protons and neutrons?
What forms the nucleus of an atom?
What forms the nucleus of an atom?
Which statement about the arrangement of subatomic particles is true?
Which statement about the arrangement of subatomic particles is true?
Flashcards
Atom definition
Atom definition
The smallest unit of an element that maintains its properties.
Atom size
Atom size
Extremely small, requiring a powerful microscope to be seen.
Element atom similarity
Element atom similarity
Atoms of the same element are identical.
Element atom difference
Element atom difference
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Atom origin
Atom origin
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What is an atom made of?
What is an atom made of?
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Where are protons and neutrons found?
Where are protons and neutrons found?
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Where are electrons found?
Where are electrons found?
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Which subatomic particles have similar mass?
Which subatomic particles have similar mass?
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What is the charge of an electron?
What is the charge of an electron?
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Study Notes
Materials and Their Structure
- Atoms come from a Greek word meaning "cannot be split."
- Atoms are too small to be seen with the naked eye; a powerful microscope is needed.
- All atoms of the same element are identical.
- Atoms of different elements are different.
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