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Our word "atom" comes from the ancient Greek words "atomos"; "a" meaning "no" or "not", and "tomos" meaning "cut". Therefore, the word "atomos" translates to "no cut". It was named such because it was a theoretical form of base matter, which could not be reduced (Or, cut) any further. However, in modern terminology, atom is a misnomer, as we now know atoms may be broken down further in to protons, neutrons and electrons; and all of which, with the exception of electrons, may be broken down further in to quarks.
Atom means indivisible in Greek (atomos) so they named the atom atom because it is the smallest form of matter indivisible by chemical methods.
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Groups of atoms bonded to carbon chains are known as?
Functional
Are atoms divided up into groups according to color?
No, atoms are not divided up into groups according to color. Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter and are so small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye. They are typically represented by symbols in the periodic table based on their chemical properties.
What is a substance formed by an electrostatic attraction between atoms or groups of atoms of opposite charge?
This is an ionic bond.
How many atoms does Ba3(PO4)2 have?
To find the total number of atoms in Ba3(PO4)2, we first break it down: there are 3 barium (Ba) atoms, 2 phosphate (PO4) groups, and each phosphate contains 1 phosphorus (P) atom and 4 oxygen (O) atoms. Therefore, for the phosphate groups, we have 2 phosphorus atoms and 8 oxygen atoms (2 PO4 groups × 4 O). Adding these together, the total is 3 Ba + 2 P + 8 O = 13 atoms in Ba3(PO4)2.
Are atoms found in groups or separated?
Yes, both.The vast majority of atoms like to group with other atoms, but a few (e.g. Noble Gasses) like to be separated and alone.
Which atoms or groups of atoms are always found in sulphates?
so4
How many doner atoms in EDTA?
In the EDTA molecule, there are a total of 6 donor atoms. These donor atoms are the oxygen atoms from the four carboxylate groups and the two nitrogen atoms from the amine groups. These donor atoms are responsible for chelating metal ions.
Groups of atoms bonded to carbon chains are known as?
Functional
Are atoms divided up into groups according to color?
No, atoms are not divided up into groups according to color. Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter and are so small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye. They are typically represented by symbols in the periodic table based on their chemical properties.
Groups of atoms that bond together are called?
molecules
What organic groups contain nitrogen atoms?
Proteins.
Ions are atoms or groups of atoms that have ____.?
Ions are atoms that have a postive or negative charge because they have loss or gained negative particles (electons).
What Symmetric carbon atom?
A symmetric carbon atom is a carbon atom that is bonded to identical groups or atoms on all sides, leading to a high degree of symmetry in its molecular structure. This symmetry can affect the reactivity and physical properties of the molecule in which the carbon atom is present.
What is a substance formed by an electrostatic attraction between atoms or groups of atoms of opposite charge?
This is an ionic bond.
How many groups of atoms in periodic table?
There are 18 groups in periodic table. They are also referred as families.
Does a 2-1 ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen atoms exist in fatty acids?
No, a 2-1 ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen atoms does not exist in fatty acids. Fatty acids consist mostly of carbon and hydrogen atoms, with only a few oxygen atoms present in functional groups like carboxyl (-COOH) groups.
Groups of different atoms combine chemically to form?
Compund
