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 | I was really confused today in science class today on your lesson about compounds. I thought compounds were two words put together to form a new word out of those two words. You know...paper and clip to make paperclip. | |
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| Well, you sort of got it. Compounds like your learning about in science class are when at least 2 different elements combine together to make a new substance. | |
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| What is an element? | |
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| You know we've been studying the periodic table. The elements listed on this table are each made up of different kinds of atoms. | |
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| What is an atom? | |
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| An atom is the smallest building block of all things. Do you remember my lesson on protons, neutromns and electrons? | |
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