Atoms, Elements, Molecules and Compounds

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What is at the center of every atom?

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nucleus

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What is a small particle that is known as the basic building block of matter?

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atom

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What do we call two or more atoms bonded together?

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molecule

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What is a substance with unique physical and chemical properties that cannot be broken down by chemical means?

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element

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What is a compound?

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A molecule that is formed from two different elements/atoms.

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What are the three subatomic particles found in an atom?

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Protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What charge do protons carry?

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Positive charge.

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What charge do electrons carry?

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Negative charge.

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Where are neutrons located in an atom?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms bonded together.