Atoms Flashcards
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Protons
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Carry a positive charge
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What is an atom
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Is the smallest particle of an element that displays the properties of that element
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Neutrons
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Neutral charge
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Electrons
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Carry a negative charge
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What is nucleus
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Central core of atom contains protons and neutrons
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True or false
Elements cannot be broken down into simpler parts
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True
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Give examples of elements
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Hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, sodium, chlorine
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What is a diatomic molecule
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Molecules of 2 identical atoms
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What are compounds
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Is a material that consists of atoms of two or more different elements chemically bonded together
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What is electrolysis
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It’s a process whereby an electric process is sent through a solution to break it down
