Atoms, Molecules, and Compounds

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What is the basic unit of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?

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An atom.

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What is a substance made up of two or more different types of atoms bonded together?

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A compound.

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What do we call a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded?

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A mixture.

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What is the smallest particle of a compound that retains its chemical properties?

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A molecule.

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What is the chemical symbol for hydrogen?

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H.

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What is the term for a substance that consists of only one type of atom?

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An element.

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What is formed when atoms combine in specific ratios?

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Molecules.

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What is the primary component of air?

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A mixture of gases, primarily nitrogen and oxygen.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms.

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What is the term for the process of atoms joining together to form molecules?

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Chemical bonding.