Atom Vocabulary- EMC

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What is a substance with two or more different types of atoms bonded together called?

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A compound.

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Are molecules that consist of the same type of atoms considered compounds?

Back

No.

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What is the term for a basic unit of matter that retains the properties of an element?

Back

An atom.

Front

Which of the following represents an element: H2O, H2, NaCl, CaCO3?

Back

H2.

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What do we call a group of atoms bonded together?

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A molecule.

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What is the smallest unit of a chemical element?

Back

An atom.

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What is a pure substance made up of only one type of atom?

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An element.

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What is the term for a combination of two or more elements that are chemically bonded?

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A compound.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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

Front

What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O.