Atoms • The basic component of all matter. • The atom is the smallest particle of an element that has all of the chemical properties of that element. • Atoms consist of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons. http://www.ktf-split.hr/glossary/i mage/atom.gif
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Atoms
• The basic component of all matter.
• The atom is the smallest particle of an element that has all of the chemical properties of that element.
• Atoms consist of a nucleus of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons.
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Elements
• A substance consisting of a single type of atom.
• It cannot be broken down into different kinds of matter.