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Atoms and Molecules Answer Key

Explore the structure of atoms and how atoms combine to form molecules.

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Prior Knowledge Questions

Q1.What is an atom?

Answer

An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element.

Q2.What are the three subatomic particles?

Answer

The three subatomic particles are protons (positive charge), neutrons (no charge), and electrons (negative charge).

Q3.Where are protons and neutrons found in an atom?

Answer

Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus at the center of the atom.

Activity A – Atomic Structure

Q4.What is the atomic number of an element?

Q5.What is a molecule?

Q6.What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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