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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element. It consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. Each element is made up of atoms that have the same number of protons.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together. Molecules can consist of the same or different elements.

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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 in a fixed ratio.

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What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

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H₃SO₄

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How many elements are in the compound Al₂O₃?

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There are 2 elements: Aluminum (Al) and Oxygen (O).

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TRUE OR FALSE: Every compound is a molecule but not every molecule is a compound.

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TRUE

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How many hydrogen (H) atoms are in 4 H₂O molecules?

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There are 8 hydrogen atoms.

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How many elements are in glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)?

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There are 3 elements: Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O).

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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.