Chapter 2 Flashcards

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest quantity of matter that still retains the properties of matter. They are tiny, made of subatomic particles.

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What is an element?

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An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into two or more simpler substances by any mean.

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