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Ch.2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atom | the smallest basic unit of matter |
| Element | one particular type of atom, cant be broken down |
| Compound | substance made of atoms of different elements bonded together |
| Ion | atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons |
| Ionic Bond | forms through electrical force between oppositely charged ions |
| Covalent Bond | forms when atoms share a pair of electrons |
| Molecule | two or more atoms held together by covalent bond |