Understanding Molecules, Compounds & Mixtures

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What is a proton?

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A proton is a positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a neutron?

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A neutron is a neutral subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is an electron?

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An electron is a negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance made of two or more different kinds of atoms chemically bonded together.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is the smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties, consisting of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The nucleus is the center of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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How many atoms of carbon are in C₆H₁₂O₆?

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There are 6 atoms of carbon in C₆H₁₂O₆.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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The charge of a proton is positive.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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The charge of a neutron is neutral (no charge).

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What is the charge of an electron?

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The charge of an electron is negative.