Atoms, Molecules, Compounds

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What is the tiniest particle in the entire universe?

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Atoms are the smallest units of matter that retain the properties of an element.

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Which part of an atom is POSITIVELY charged?

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

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Are molecules that consist of two or more different types of atoms considered compounds?

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Yes, molecules made of two or more different types of atoms are called compounds.

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What is the name of the element found in all organic matter?

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Carbon is the essential element found in all organic compounds.

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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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What are the three main subatomic particles in an atom?

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The three main subatomic particles are protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is the charge of neutrons?

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Neutrons have no charge; they are neutral particles.

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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 together.

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What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?

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An atom is a single unit of an element, while a molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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