Molecules

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What is a molecule?

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

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a chemical substance made up of two or more different types of atoms bonded together.

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What is a solute?

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A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solution.

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What is a solvent?

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A solvent is the part of a solution that does the dissolving, usually present in a greater amount.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, consisting of a solute and a solvent.

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What is dilution?

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Dilution is the process of reducing the concentration of a solute in a solution, typically by adding more solvent.

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What are chemical bonds?

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Chemical bonds are the forces that hold atoms together in a molecule, formed by the sharing or transfer of electrons.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom and are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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