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Atoms, Elements and Molecules

Basic Information

What is an atom? What are atoms made of?

What is an element? How many elements are there?

What is the difference between a compound and a molecule?

What is a mixture?

Atomic Structure

How many protons, electrons and neutrons are in an atom of...?

How many electrons fit in each shell around an atom?

How do I read an electron configuration table?

How do I make a model of an atom?

What does the element krypton look like?

History

Who discovered the element gold, silver, copper, neon, etc...?

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