Atoms Versus Molecules
6th Grade · Science · 30 min
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Learning Objective
I can distinguish between atoms and molecules.
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Atoms are made of three tiny particles called protons, electrons, and neutrons.
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The number of protons in an atom determines what element it is, and this is also known as its atomic number.
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Electrons have a negative electrical charge and are pulled towards the positively charged protons by the electric force.
