Atoms and Molecules

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Which part of an atom is POSITIVELY charged?

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Protons are the positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What part of an atom is NEGATIVELY charged?

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Electrons are the negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the term for combining 2 or more atoms together?

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Molecules are formed when two or more atoms bond together.

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Particles in an atom that are neutral and have no charge are?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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Two or more atoms chemically bonded together are called a?

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A molecule is formed when two or more atoms are chemically bonded.

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What is the center of an atom called?

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The nucleus is the center of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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What are the building blocks of matter?

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Atoms are the basic units of matter and the defining structure of elements.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutrons have no charge; they are neutral particles.