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| The smallest basic unit of matter. |
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| one particular kind of atom that cannot be broken down by ordinary chemical means. |
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| a substance of different elements bonded together in a certain ratio. |
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| an atom that has gained or lost an electron in its outer shell making it more stable |
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| a chemical bond formed when oppositely charged ions attract each other. |
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| a chemical bond that forms when atoms share one or more electrons. This is a very strong bond. |
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| two or more atoms held together by a covalent bond;not necessarily a compound. |
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