ELD intro to atoms review

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What is an element?

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

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What is a compound?

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

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.

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What is a molecule?

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The smallest unit of a compound that retains the chemical properties of that compound, consisting of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What does the nucleus of an atom contain?

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Protons and neutrons.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutral.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative.

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What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What is the difference between a pure substance and a mixture?

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A pure substance has a uniform and definite composition, while a mixture contains two or more substances that retain their individual properties.