Elements and Atoms

Diamonds are made from TWO elements.

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Atoms are the building blocks of all matter.

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All matter is made up of elements.

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An atom is made up of a nucleus surrounded by protons.

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Electrons move RAPIDLY around the nucleus.

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Most substances are made up of two or more elements.

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Carbon atoms can group together in different ways to make different substances.

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To see atoms, you usually need a special type of microscope.

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The atoms in coal are all carbon atoms.

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• False

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Protons have a positive charge.

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