Atoms

Atoms

An atom is the smallest part of an element that still has that elements properties.

Molecules

A molecule is the smallest particle of a compound that still has that compound's properties.

What are elements?

Elements are pure substances

Compounds

A compound is a substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together

What is a crystal?

Subatomic Particles

There are three types of subatomic particles. The proton, which has a positive charge. The neutral, which has a neutral charge. And the electron, which has a negative charge.

Crystals are rigid frameworks of many atoms bonded together.