Atoms

Abbreviation of the full name of an element

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Each pair of letters is a chemical symbol

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One capital letter of a capital letter plus one or two lowercase letter

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To sum it up, are just a shorter, easier way to write the names of elements

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Elements are composed of only one type of atom and the atom is the smallest particle of the element that retains the elements properties.

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Atoms are composed of even smaller particles: protons, neutrons and electrons.

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Positively charged center: nucleus. Inside the nucleus are: protons, and neutrons.

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Protons: +1, neutrons: 0, electrons: -1

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The electrons occupy space surrounding the nucleus.

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Scientists have inferred with their latest studies that protons and neutrons can possibly be made up of even smaller particles.

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