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The Mighty Atom

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What exactly is the Atom? Building block of all matter
What is a Molecule? Pure substance H2O
Whats a Compound? Pure substance H2
Describe the size of the atom. Most of the atom is empty space
How is it that your not really sitting on a chair when you sit on a chair? Electrons repell
What are Protons? A proton is a particle that gives off positive charge
Where are protons located in the atom? The nucleus of an atom
What are Neutrons? A neutron is a particle that gives off no charge
Where are neutrons located in the atom? The nucleus of an atom
What is the Atomic Number of an atom? Number of protons
What is the Atomic Mass of an atom? Number of neutrons, and protons
What are Electrons? A electron is a particle that gives off negative charge
Where are electrons located in the atom? In the Electron Cloud
What force keeps electrons orbiting around the nucleus? Electromagnetic Forces
Which sub-atomic particles make up the nucleus? Neutrons, protons
What force holds the nucleus together? Nuclear Forces
What makes an atom become unstable? When the atom of an element has too many protons or neutrons
Which subatomic particle gives the atom its identity? Protons
Where is most of the mass located inside the atom? The nucleus
Which subatomic particle has the least mass? Electron
What are Quarks? Particles that make protons, and neutrons
What are Gluons? Gluons hold quarks together
What does it mean when two or more atoms "bond"? A Covalent Bond is formed when Atoms share EV's
What are Valence Electrons? VE's are the furthest electrons from the nucleus, they are involved in bonding
What are Ionic Bonds? Ionic Bonds are when one atom steals another VE from another atom
What's an Ion? An atom with a charge
Give me some examples of common substances with iconic bonds. Table salt,
What are Covalent Bonds? When atoms share VE's
Give some examples of common substances with covalent bonds. Water, butter
What are Metallic Bonds? Metal atoms bonded in a sea of Electrons
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