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Define the terms atom and element.

   Define the terms atom and element.

Chemistry: Atoms First

Chemistry: Atoms First

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02/27/2022

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An atom is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element. It is composed of protons, electrons, and neutrons. If these particles were to be separated, they would not retain the properties of matter. In LaTeX format, this can be written Show more…

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Element

An element is a pure chemical substance made up entirely of one type of atom, characterized by a unique number of protons in its nucleus. Elements are the building blocks of all matter, and each element exhibits specific chemical and physical properties that distinguish it from others.

Atom

An atom is the basic unit of matter, consisting of a dense nucleus containing protons and neutrons with electrons orbiting around it. It is the smallest part of an element that still retains the properties of that element, and its structure forms the foundation for understanding chemical behavior and interactions.

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