Atoms and the Periodic Table

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What is the simplest substance?

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An element

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What is a proton?

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A positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a neutron?

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A neutral particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the chemical symbol for Copper?

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Cu

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What is the atomic mass of Fluorine (F)?

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19

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What is an atom?

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The basic unit of a chemical element.

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What is the periodic table?

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A tabular arrangement of chemical elements organized by their atomic number.

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What does the atomic number represent?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a chemical element?

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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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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 one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.