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Sinless Beatle
on Oct 25, 2024
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Which statement best describes an atom?
A) A substance that cannot burn.
B) A substance that is soluble in both acid and base
C) A substance that is held together by covalent bonds
D) A substance that is composed of more than one kind of atom
E) A substance that cannot be broken into a simpler substance
Covalent Bonds
A type of chemical bond involving the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, which results in a stable balance of attractive and repulsive forces between atoms.
Atom
The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus of protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting around it.
Substance
A form of matter with a specific chemical composition and set of properties that distinguish it from other forms of matter.
- Acquire knowledge of the primary differences that set apart organic from inorganic compounds.
- Attain an understanding of the basic elements of chemical bonding and molecular formation.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the primary differences that set apart organic from inorganic compounds.
- Attain an understanding of the basic elements of chemical bonding and molecular formation.