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Atoms are defined as the smallest pieces of matter that contain the chemical properties of their respective elements (Argumentatively, one can say that electrons are the smallest piece of matter; however, they do not contain the chemical properties of whatever element(s) that they are in).
Atoms contain three pieces of smaller matter: electron, proton, and neutron. Protons and neutrons compose the nucleus of the atom. Protons establish the identity of the element. Neutrons establish the isotope of the element. Meanwhile, electrons, which orbit the nucleus in the Electron Cloud, act as a basis of stabilization.
Atoms can go through nuclear decay (gamma emission, positron emission, beta particle emission, alpha particle emission) in order reach a more balanced state when disturbed in the nucleus (radioactive decay).
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Definition for mineral ions?
The definition of mineral atoms are as follows: The grouping of individual atoms. These atoms have electrical charges, but only by gaining electrons.
What is the atomic definition?
Atomicity is having atoms. Also the number of atoms in a molecule.
Why is zinc classed as an element?
It is composed of one type of atoms: Zinc atoms. That is, by definition, an element.
Do molecules contain atoms that are not combined with each other?
No, by definition.
What is two or more atoms that have been bonded together?
That is the definition of a molecule.
Elements are composed of what type of atoms?
A single type of atom. Which is the definition of an element
What is the word for the definition measure of the average kinetic energy of an object's atoms?
Temperature.
One mole of atoms represents how many atoms?
6.0221 x 1023 atoms/molecules/entities make up one mole. It is known as Avogadro's number. This is a consequence of the definition of one mole, rather than being the cause of the definition of a mole. It is not necessary to know this number for the majority of calculations using moles.
How does radiant waves transfer heat energy?
By exciting the atoms in the matter. Pr. definition, heat is the jiggling of atoms, the radiant energy is shaking the atoms, by doing this the heat is transferred and absorbed.
What is the definition of Substitutional and interstitial compounds?
Substitutional compounds are formed when atoms of one element replace atoms of another element in a crystal lattice without changing the overall structure. Interstitial compounds are formed when smaller atoms fit into the spaces between larger atoms in a crystal lattice without disrupting the lattice structure.
Scientific definition of subscript?
The subscripts just tell you how many atoms of an elementare in the compund
The definition of chemical energy?
Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds (atoms and molecules).
