Properties of Elements and Compounds

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutrons have no charge.

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What is a pure substance that is a compound made of?

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Particles of more than one type of atom.

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What charge do electrons have?

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Electrons have a negative charge.

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Where are electrons located in an atom?

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Electrons are located in shells around the nucleus.

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What does the symbol 'a' represent in atomic notation?

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Electron.

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What does the symbol 'b' represent in atomic notation?

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Neutron.

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What is an element?

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A 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 elements chemically bond together.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Protons have a positive charge.