Atoms, Molecules, and Compounds

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What is an atom?

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The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What are the three main subatomic particles?

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Protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A positively charged particle found in the nucleus.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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A negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutral particle found in the nucleus.

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Where are protons located in an atom?

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In the nucleus.

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Where are electrons located in an atom?

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In the electron cloud, orbiting the nucleus.

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What is a molecule?

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Two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is a compound?

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Two different elements bonded together.

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What is the chemical symbol for Oxygen?

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O