Molecular Structure

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Define Conductive

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The ability of a substance to allow electricity to pass though it conductivity

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Define: Soluble

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The ability of a substance to dissolve, especially in water

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Define Malleable

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The ability of a substance to change it's shape without breaking.

(Ex: 1_oz of gold can be hammered out into

186 sq ft., this is slightly smaller than a large school buss.)

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus and one or more electrons.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What is an element?

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An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. It is defined by the number of protons in its atoms.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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What is molecular structure?

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Molecular structure refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another, involving the breaking and forming of bonds.

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