Atoms, Elements, and compounds

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What is a molecule composed of only one kind of atom?

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An element.

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What is the simplest unit of matter?

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The atom.

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What type of bond results from the attraction between oppositely charged ions?

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An ionic bond.

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What does NaCl represent?

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Salt, which is inorganic and ionic.

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What type of bond involves sharing a pair of electrons between atoms?

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A covalent bond.

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What is the center of an atom called?

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The nucleus.

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What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and neutrons.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive.

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What is the term for the outermost shell of an atom?

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The valence shell.