Atoms, Molecules, and Compounds

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What part of the atom is responsible for determining an atom's chemical properties?

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Valence electrons are responsible for determining an atom's chemical properties.

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Atoms combine to form _______.

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Atoms combine to form molecules.

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These are pure substances made of only one kind of atom.

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Elements are pure substances made of only one kind of atom.

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Molecules formed from different types of elements are called what?

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Molecules formed from different types of elements are called compounds.

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All matter is made of _____

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All matter is made of atoms.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

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What are molecules?

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Molecules are groups of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is a compound?

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

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.