โ๏ธ Chapter 3: Atoms and Molecules ๐งฌ
    
    
      ๐ The Building Blocks of Matter
      Journey into the microscopic world where atoms dance and molecules form!
     
    
    โ๏ธLaws of Chemical Combination
    
    
      
        ๐ Law of Conservation of Mass
        
          Antoine Lavoisier (1789):
          Mass can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
        
        
          Example:
          2H2 + O2 โ 2H2O
          Mass before = Mass after
          4 + 32 = 36 grams
        
       
      
      
        ๐ฏ Law of Constant Proportion
        
          Joseph Proust (1799):
          In a chemical compound, elements are always present in definite proportions by mass.
        
        
          Example:
          Water (H2O) always contains:
          H : O = 2 : 16 = 1 : 8 (by mass)
          Whether from river, rain, or laboratory!
        
       
     
    
    ๐ฌDalton's Atomic Theory
    
    
      John Dalton (1808) - The Atomic Pioneer
      Revolutionized our understanding of matter with his atomic theory!
     
    
      
        ๐งฑ Postulate 1
        All matter is made of tiny indivisible particles called atoms.
        
          Modern Update: Atoms can be further divided into subatomic particles!
        
       
      
      
        ๐ญ Postulate 2
        Atoms of the same element are identical in mass and properties.
        
          Modern Update: Isotopes exist with different masses!
        
       
      
      
        ๐ Postulate 3
        Atoms of different elements have different masses and properties.
        
          Hydrogen โ  Oxygen โ  Carbon
        
       
      
      
        ๐งฎ Postulate 4
        Atoms combine in simple whole-number ratios to form compounds.
        
          H2O: 2 H atoms + 1 O atom
        
       
      
      
        โ๏ธ Postulate 5
        Atoms can neither be created nor destroyed in chemical reactions.
        
          Same number of atoms before and after reaction
        
       
     
    
    ๐ท๏ธAtoms and Their Symbols
    
    
      Atom: The smallest unit of an element that retains its chemical properties and cannot be broken down by chemical means.
    
    ๐ค Symbol Representation
    Each element has a unique symbol, usually derived from its English or Latin name:
    
    
      
        H
        Hydrogen
        Greek: Hydro + genes
       
      
      
        O
        Oxygen
        Greek: Oxys + genes
       
      
      
      
      
      
      
        Ag
        Silver
        Latin: Argentum
       
      
      
      
      
        K
        Potassium
        Latin: Kalium
       
      
      
     
    
    โ๏ธAtomic Mass and Mole Concept
    
    
      Atomic Mass: The relative mass of an atom compared to 1/12th the mass of a carbon-12 atom.
    
    
      Why Carbon-12?
      โข Abundant and stable isotope
      โข Exactly 12 atomic mass units
      โข Perfect reference standard
    
    
      ๐งช The Mole - Nature's Counting Unit
      A mole is like a dozen, but much larger!
      1 dozen = 12 items
      1 mole = 6.022 ร 1023 particles
     
    
      ๐ฏ Avogadro's Number
      6.022 ร 1023 = 602,200,000,000,000,000,000,000
      Named after Amedeo Avogadro (Italian scientist)
     
    
      ๐งฎ Numerical Example
      
        Question: What is the mass of 2 moles of CO2?
        Solution:
        Step 1: Find molar mass of CO2
        โข Carbon (C) = 12 u
        โข Oxygen (O) = 16 u
        โข CO2 = 12 + (16 ร 2) = 12 + 32 = 44 g/mol
        Step 2: Calculate mass
        Mass = moles ร molar mass
        Mass = 2 ร 44 = 88 grams
      
     
    
    ๐งฌMolecules - When Atoms Team Up
    
      Molecule: A group of two or more atoms chemically bonded together, representing the smallest unit of a compound.
    
    ๐ญ Types of Molecules
    
      
        โ๏ธ Monoatomic
        Single atoms
        Noble gases:
        He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe
       
      
      
        ๐ Diatomic
        Two atoms
        H2, O2, N2
        Cl2, F2, Br2, I2
       
      
      
        ๐ Polyatomic
        Many atoms
        O3 (Ozone)
        P4 (Phosphorus)
        S8 (Sulfur)
       
     
    
      Examples by Atomicity:
      ๐ธ Triatomic: H2O (water), CO2 (carbon dioxide), O3 (ozone)
      ๐ธ Tetratomic: NH3 (ammonia), P4 (white phosphorus)
      ๐ธ Octatomic: S8 (sulfur ring)
    
    
    โกIons - Charged Particles
    
      Ion: An atom or molecule that has gained or lost electrons, resulting in a net electric charge.
    
    
      
        โ Cations (Positive Ions)
        Formation: Loss of electrons
        
        ๐น Monovalent Cations (Charge = +1)
        
          H+
Hydrogen
          Li+
Lithium
          Na+
Sodium
          K+
Potassium
          Rb+
Rubidium
          Cs+
Cesium
          Ag+
Silver
          Au+
Gold (I)
          Cu+
Copper (I)
          NH4+
Ammonium
         
        ๐น Divalent Cations (Charge = +2)
        
          Be2+
Beryllium
          Mg2+
Magnesium
          Ca2+
Calcium
          Sr2+
Strontium
          Ba2+
Barium
          Ra2+
Radium
          Zn2+
Zinc
          Cd2+
Cadmium
          Hg2+
Mercury (II)
          Cu2+
Copper (II)
          Fe2+
Iron (II)
          Co2+
Cobalt (II)
          Ni2+
Nickel (II)
          Mn2+
Manganese (II)
          Pb2+
Lead (II)
          Sn2+
Tin (II)
         
        ๐น Trivalent Cations (Charge = +3)
        
          Al3+
Aluminum
          Ga3+
Gallium
          In3+
Indium
          Fe3+
Iron (III)
          Cr3+
Chromium (III)
          Co3+
Cobalt (III)
          Au3+
Gold (III)
          Bi3+
Bismuth
         
        
          Memory Tip: 
          CATions are PAWsitive! ๐ฑ
          Group 1 = +1, Group 2 = +2, Group 13 = +3
        
       
      
      
        โ Anions (Negative Ions)
        Formation: Gain of electrons
        
        ๐น Monovalent Anions (Charge = โ1)
        
          Hโ
Hydride
          Fโ
Fluoride
          Clโ
Chloride
          Brโ
Bromide
          Iโ
Iodide
          OHโ
Hydroxide
          NO3โ
Nitrate
          NO2โ
Nitrite
          ClO3โ
Chlorate
          ClO4โ
Perchlorate
          MnO4โ
Permanganate
          CNโ
Cyanide
          SCNโ
Thiocyanate
          CH3COOโ
Acetate
          HCO3โ
Bicarbonate
          HSO4โ
Bisulfate
         
        ๐น Divalent Anions (Charge = โ2)
        
          O2โ
Oxide
          S2โ
Sulfide
          Se2โ
Selenide
          Te2โ
Telluride
          SO42โ
Sulfate
          SO32โ
Sulfite
          CO32โ
Carbonate
          CrO42โ
Chromate
          Cr2O72โ
Dichromate
          HPO42โ
Monohydrogen phosphate
          C2O42โ
Oxalate
          SiO32โ
Silicate
         
        ๐น Trivalent Anions (Charge = โ3)
        
          N3โ
Nitride
          P3โ
Phosphide
          As3โ
Arsenide
          PO43โ
Phosphate
          AsO43โ
Arsenate
          BO33โ
Borate
         
        
          Memory Tip: 
          ANions are Negative! โก
          Group 17 = โ1, Group 16 = โ2, Group 15 = โ3
        
       
     
    
    โ๏ธWriting Chemical Formulae
    
    
      ๐ Common Valencies
      
        
          
            | Element/Ion | Symbol | Valency | Element/Ion | Symbol | Valency | 
        
        
          
            | Hydrogen | H | 1 | Chlorine | Cl | 1 | 
          
            | Sodium | Na | 1 | Oxygen | O | 2 | 
          
            | Potassium | K | 1 | Calcium | Ca | 2 | 
          
            | Silver | Ag | 1 | Magnesium | Mg | 2 | 
          
            | Aluminum | Al | 3 | Iron (II) | Fe | 2 | 
          
            | Iron (III) | Fe | 3 | Carbon | C | 4 | 
        
      
     
    
      ๐งฎ Formula Writing Examples
      
        Example 1: Sodium Chloride
        Na+1 + Clโ1
        Criss-cross: Na1Cl1
        Formula: NaCl
        Example 2: Calcium Chloride
        Ca+2 + Clโ1
        Criss-cross: Ca1Cl2
        Formula: CaCl2
        Example 3: Aluminum Oxide
        Al+3 + Oโ2
        Criss-cross: Al2O3
        Formula: Al2O3
      
     
    
    โ๏ธMolecular Mass
    
      Molecular Mass: The sum of atomic masses of all atoms present in one molecule of a compound.
    
    
      ๐งฎ Molecular Mass Calculations
      
        Example 1: Water (H2O)
        Molecular mass = (2 ร 1) + (1 ร 16)
        = 2 + 16 = 18 u
        Example 2: Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)
        Molecular mass = (2 ร 1) + (1 ร 32) + (4 ร 16)
        = 2 + 32 + 64 = 98 u
        Example 3: Glucose (C6H12O6)
        Molecular mass = (6 ร 12) + (12 ร 1) + (6 ร 16)
        = 72 + 12 + 96 = 180 u
      
     
    
    ๐งชMole Relationships
    
      ๐ก๏ธ Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP)
      Temperature: 0ยฐC (273 K)
      Pressure: 1 atmosphere (760 mmHg)
     
    
      ๐ฏ Key Mole Relationships
      
        - 1 mole = 6.022 ร 1023 particles
- 1 mole of gas = 22.4 L at STP
- 1 mole = Molar mass in grams
- 1 mole of atoms = Atomic mass in grams
- 1 mole of molecules = Molecular mass in grams
 
    
      ๐งฎ Comprehensive Examples
      
        Example 1: Number of Molecules
        Q: How many molecules in 2 moles of NH3?
        Solution: 2 ร 6.022 ร 1023
        = 1.204 ร 1024 molecules
        Example 2: Mass from Moles
        Q: What is the mass of 0.5 moles of CaCO3?
        Solution: Molar mass of CaCO3 = 40 + 12 + (16 ร 3) = 100 g/mol
        Mass = 0.5 ร 100 = 50 grams
        Example 3: Volume at STP
        Q: What volume does 2 moles of CO2 occupy at STP?
        Solution: 2 ร 22.4 L = 44.8 L
        Example 4: Number of Atoms
        Q: How many oxygen atoms in 1 mole of H2SO4?
        Solution: 1 molecule has 4 oxygen atoms
        1 mole = 6.022 ร 1023 molecules
        Oxygen atoms = 4 ร 6.022 ร 1023
		Example 11: Potassium Permanganate
        Step 1: Write symbols โ K+ + MnO4โ
        Step 2: Criss-cross โ K1(MnO4)1
        Step 3: Final formula โ KMnO4
        โ
 Check: (+1) + (โ1) = 0 โ
        Example 12: Calcium Hydrogen Phosphate
        Step 1: Write symbols โ Ca2+ + HPO42โ
        Step 2: Criss-cross โ Ca2(HPO4)2
        Step 3: Simplify โ CaHPO4
        โ
 Check: (+2) + (โ2) = 0 โ
      
     
    
      ๐ Formula Writing Practice Exercise
      Try writing formulas for these compounds using the criss-cross method!
      
        
          1. Sodium Hydroxide
          Na+ + OHโ = ?
        
        
          2. Barium Chloride
          Ba2+ + Clโ = ?
        
        
          3. Iron(III) Sulfate
          Fe3+ + SO42โ = ?
        
        
          4. Ammonium Carbonate
          NH4+ + CO32โ = ?
        
       
      
        Answers: 1. NaOH  2. BaCl2  3. Fe2(SO4)3  4. (NH4)2CO3
      
     
    
    
      ๐งช Common Compound Names and Formulas
      
        
          
            | Important Compounds for Class IX | 
          
            | Common Name | Chemical Name | Formula | Use | 
        
        
          
            | Table Salt | Sodium Chloride | NaCl | Food preservation | 
          
            | Baking Soda | Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate | NaHCO3 | Cooking, antacid | 
          
            | Washing Soda | Sodium Carbonate Decahydrate | Na2CO3 ยท 10H2O | Laundry, glass making | 
          
            | Caustic Soda | Sodium Hydroxide | NaOH | Soap making | 
          
            | Lime Water | Calcium Hydroxide | Ca(OH)2 | CO2 detection | 
          
            | Plaster of Paris | Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate | CaSO4 ยท ยฝH2O | Medical casts | 
          
            | Epsom Salt | Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate | MgSO4 ยท 7H2O | Medicine, bath salts | 
          
            | Blue Vitriol | Copper(II) Sulfate Pentahydrate | CuSO4 ยท 5H2O | Fungicide | 
          
            | Green Vitriol | Iron(II) Sulfate Heptahydrate | FeSO4 ยท 7H2O | Iron supplement | 
          
            | Chile Saltpetre | Sodium Nitrate | NaNO3 | Fertilizer | 
          
            | Indian Saltpetre | Potassium Nitrate | KNO3 | Gunpowder, fertilizer | 
          
            | Gypsum | Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate | CaSO4 ยท 2H2O | Cement, plaster | 
          
            | Marble | Calcium Carbonate | CaCO3 | Construction | 
          
            | Limestone | Calcium Carbonate | CaCO3 | Cement making | 
          
            | Chalk | Calcium Carbonate | CaCO3 | Writing, antacid | 
        
      
     
    
      ๐ Comprehensive Valency Table
      
        
          
            | Common Elements and Their Valencies | 
          
            | Element | Symbol | Valency | Element | Symbol | Valency | 
        
        
          
            | Hydrogen | H | 1 | Chlorine | Cl | 1 | 
          
            | Lithium | Li | 1 | Fluorine | F | 1 | 
          
            | Sodium | Na | 1 | Bromine | Br | 1 | 
          
            | Potassium | K | 1 | Iodine | I | 1 | 
          
            | Silver | Ag | 1 | Oxygen | O | 2 | 
          
            | Beryllium | Be | 2 | Sulfur | S | 2 | 
          
            | Magnesium | Mg | 2 | Nitrogen | N | 3 | 
          
            | Calcium | Ca | 2 | Phosphorus | P | 3, 5 | 
          
            | Zinc | Zn | 2 | Carbon | C | 4 | 
          
            | Iron | Fe | 2, 3 | Silicon | Si | 4 | 
          
            | Copper | Cu | 1, 2 | Lead | Pb | 2, 4 | 
          
            | Aluminum | Al | 3 | Tin | Sn | 2, 4 | 
        
      
      ๐ Common Polyatomic Ions and Their Valencies
      
        
          
            | Polyatomic Ions | 
          
            | Ion Name | Formula | Charge | Ion Name | Formula | Charge | 
        
        
          
            | Ammonium | NH4+ | +1 | Hydroxide | OHโ | โ1 | 
          
            | Hydronium | H3O+ | +1 | Nitrate | NO3โ | โ1 | 
          
            | Mercury(I) | Hg22+ | +2 | Nitrite | NO2โ | โ1 | 
          
            | Carbonate | CO32โ | โ2 | Bicarbonate | HCO3โ | โ1 | 
          
            | Sulfate | SO42โ | โ2 | Bisulfate | HSO4โ | โ1 | 
          
            | Sulfite | SO32โ | โ2 | Acetate | CH3COOโ | โ1 | 
          
            | Phosphate | PO43โ | โ3 | Permanganate | MnO4โ | โ1 | 
          
            | Phosphite | PO33โ | โ3 | Chlorate | ClO3โ | โ1 | 
          
            | Chromate | CrO42โ | โ2 | Perchlorate | ClO4โ | โ1 | 
          
            | Dichromate | Cr2O72โ | โ2 | Cyanide | CNโ | โ1 | 
        
      
     
    
      ๐งฎ Detailed Formula Writing Examples
      
      ๐น Simple Binary Compounds
      
        Example 1: Sodium Chloride
        Step 1: Write symbols โ Na + Cl
        Step 2: Write valencies โ Na+1 + Clโ1
        Step 3: Criss-cross โ Na1Cl1
        Step 4: Simplify โ NaCl
        โ
 Check: (+1) + (โ1) = 0 โ
        Example 2: Magnesium Oxide
        Step 1: Write symbols โ Mg + O
        Step 2: Write valencies โ Mg+2 + Oโ2
        Step 3: Criss-cross โ Mg2O2
        Step 4: Simplify โ MgO (divide by 2)
        โ
 Check: (+2) + (โ2) = 0 โ
        Example 3: Aluminum Chloride
        Step 1: Write symbols โ Al + Cl
        Step 2: Write valencies โ Al+3 + Clโ1
        Step 3: Criss-cross โ Al1Cl3
        Step 4: Final formula โ AlCl3
        โ
 Check: (+3) + 3(โ1) = 0 โ
      
      ๐น Compounds with Polyatomic Ions
      
        Example 4: Calcium Sulfate
        Step 1: Write symbols โ Ca2+ + SO42โ
        Step 2: Criss-cross โ Ca2(SO4)2
        Step 3: Simplify โ CaSO4
        โ
 Check: (+2) + (โ2) = 0 โ
        Example 5: Aluminum Sulfate
        Step 1: Write symbols โ Al3+ + SO42โ
        Step 2: Criss-cross โ Al2(SO4)3
        Step 3: Final formula โ Al2(SO4)3
        โ
 Check: 2(+3) + 3(โ2) = +6 โ 6 = 0 โ
        Example 6: Ammonium Phosphate
        Step 1: Write symbols โ NH4+ + PO43โ
        Step 2: Criss-cross โ (NH4)3PO4
        Step 3: Final formula โ (NH4)3PO4
        โ
 Check: 3(+1) + (โ3) = 0 โ
      
      ๐น Complex Examples
      
        Example 7: Iron(III) Hydroxide
        Step 1: Identify iron(III) โ Fe3+
        Step 2: Write symbols โ Fe3+ + OHโ
        Step 3: Criss-cross โ Fe(OH)3
        Step 4: Final formula โ Fe(OH)3
        โ
 Check: (+3) + 3(โ1) = 0 โ
        Example 8: Copper(II) Nitrate
        Step 1: Identify copper(II) โ Cu2+
        Step 2: Write symbols โ Cu2+ + NO3โ
        Step 3: Criss-cross โ Cu(NO3)2
        Step 4: Final formula โ Cu(NO3)2
        โ
 Check: (+2) + 2(โ1) = 0 โ
        Example 9: Ammonium Dichromate
        Step 1: Write symbols โ NH4+ + Cr2O72โ
        Step 2: Criss-cross โ (NH4)2Cr2O7
        Step 3: Final formula โ (NH4)2Cr2O7
        โ
 Check: 2(+1) + (โ2) = 0 โ
      
      ๐น Special Cases and Rules
      
        Important Rules:
        ๐ธ Brackets: Use brackets when polyatomic ion has subscript > 1
        ๐ธ Roman Numerals: Indicate variable valency (Fe(II), Fe(III))
        ๐ธ Simplification: Always reduce to simplest ratio
        ๐ธ Charge Balance: Total positive = Total negative
        ๐ธ Order: Cation first, then anion
        ๐ธ Naming: Metal + Non-metal + "ide" (for simple compounds)
      
      
        Example 10: Lead(IV) Oxide (Variable Valency)
        Step 1: Identify lead(IV) โ Pb4+
        Step 2: Write symbols โ Pb4+ + O2โ
        Step 3: Criss-cross โ Pb2O4
        Step 4: Simplify โ PbO2
        โ
 Check: (+4) + 2(โ2) = 0 โ
        Example 11: Potassium Permanganate
        Step 1: Write symbols โ K+ + MnO4
		
		
		
		= 2.408 ร 1024 atoms
      
     
    
    ๐ง Practice Questions (MCQs)
    
    
      1. Which law states that mass is conserved in a chemical reaction?
      A) Dalton's law
B) Boyle's law
C) Law of conservation of mass
D) Avogadro's law
    
    
      2. Dalton's atomic theory does NOT include:
      A) Atoms are indivisible
B) Atoms are identical for same element
C) Atoms can be created in reactions
D) Atoms combine in whole number ratios
    
    
      3. The symbol for iron is:
      A) I
B) Fe
C) Ir
D) In
    
    
      4. Atomic mass of oxygen is:
      A) 12 u
B) 14 u
C) 16 u
D) 18 u
    
    
      5. Molecular mass of CO2 is:
      A) 28 u
B) 32 u
C) 44 u
D) 52 u
    
    
      6. One mole of a substance contains:
      A) 6.022 ร 1023 particles
B) 1 gram of substance
C) 22.4 L of gas
D) 1000 particles
    
    
      7. Formula of aluminum chloride is:
      A) AlCl
B) AlCl2
C) AlCl3
D) Al2Cl3
    
    
      8. Which is a triatomic molecule?
      A) O2
B) H2O
C) He
D) P4
    
    
      9. Mass of 2 moles of CO2 is:
      A) 22 g
B) 44 g
C) 88 g
D) 176 g
    
    
      10. Which one is an anion?
      A) Na+
B) Ca2+
C) Clโ
D) Al3+
    
    
      11. Avogadro's number refers to:
      A) Only atoms
B) Only ions
C) Only molecules
D) Any particles
    
    
      12. Which of the following is NOT a molecule?
      A) H2
B) N2
C) Fe
D) O3
    
    
      13. One mole of gas at STP occupies:
      A) 22.4 mL
B) 22.4 L
C) 2.24 L
D) 1 L
    
    
      14. H2SO4 is called:
      A) Hydrochloric acid
B) Nitric acid
C) Sulfuric acid
D) Acetic acid
    
    
      15. Fe2O3 is:
      A) Iron chloride
B) Iron oxide
C) Ferric oxide
D) Both B and C
    
    
      16. The valency of calcium is:
      A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
    
    
      17. Which is a polyatomic molecule?
      A) S8
B) O2
C) H2
D) CO
    
    
      18. Chemical formula of sodium sulfate is:
      A) NaSO4
B) Na2SO4
C) NaSO3
D) Na2SO3
    
    
      19. Atomicity of O3 is:
      A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
    
    
      20. Which has the greatest number of atoms?
      A) 2 mol H2
B) 1 mol O2
C) 3 mol He
D) 1 mol CO2
    
    
      21. Mass of 1 mole of water is:
      A) 18 g
B) 16 g
C) 20 g
D) 12 g
    
    
      22. 1 mole of H2O contains how many atoms?
      A) 6.022 ร 1023
B) 1.204 ร 1024
C) 1.806 ร 1024
D) 3.011 ร 1023
    
    
      23. Which has the highest molecular mass?
      A) H2 (2 u)
B) CO2 (44 u)
C) SO2 (64 u)
D) CH4 (16 u)
    
    
      24. Atomic mass unit (u) is based on:
      A) H-1
B) C-12
C) O-16
D) N-14
    
    
      25. MgCl2 contains:
      A) 1 Mg, 1 Cl
B) 1 Mg, 2 Cl
C) 2 Mg, 1 Cl
D) 2 Mg, 2 Cl
    
    
      26. 2 moles of H2O contain:
      A) 3.6 ร 1024 atoms
B) 6.022 ร 1023 molecules
C) 1.204 ร 1024 molecules
D) 1.806 ร 1024 atoms
    
    
      27. Which is a cation?
      A) Clโ
B) OHโ
C) NH4+
D) SO42โ
    
    
      28. Number of moles in 44 g CO2:
      A) 0.5
B) 1
C) 2
D) 4
    
    
      29. Al2(SO4)3 contains:
      A) 2 Al, 3 S, 12 O
B) 1 Al, 1 S, 4 O
C) 2 Al, 1 S, 4 O
D) 1 Al, 3 S, 12 O
    
    
      30. HCl contains:
      A) Hydrogen and oxygen
B) Hydrogen and chlorine
C) Hydrogen and nitrogen
D) Hydrogen and fluorine
    
    
      31. The molecular mass of CaCO3 is:
      A) 90 u
B) 100 u
C) 110 u
D) 120 u
    
    
      32. Which gas has the maximum number of molecules in 1 mole?
      A) H2
B) O2
C) CO2
D) All have same number
    
    
      33. The formula of magnesium oxide is:
      A) MgO2
B) MgO
C) Mg2O
D) Mg2O3
    
    
      34. Volume occupied by 0.5 moles of gas at STP:
      A) 11.2 L
B) 22.4 L
C) 44.8 L
D) 5.6 L
    
    
      35. The number of oxygen atoms in 1 mole of Al2(SO4)3:
      A) 12 ร 6.022 ร 1023
B) 4 ร 6.022 ร 1023
C) 6.022 ร 1023
D) 3 ร 6.022 ร 1023
    
    
    
      โ
Answer Key
      
        
          | 1. C | 2. C | 3. B | 4. C | 5. C | 6. A | 7. C | 
        
          | 8. B | 9. C | 10. C | 11. D | 12. C | 13. B | 14. C | 
        
          | 15. D | 16. B | 17. A | 18. B | 19. C | 20. A | 21. A | 
        
          | 22. C | 23. C | 24. B | 25. B | 26. C | 27. C | 28. B | 
        
          | 29. A | 30. B | 31. B | 32. D | 33. B | 34. A | 35. A | 
      
     
    
      ๐ฏKey Takeaways
      
        - Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of all matter
- Dalton's atomic theory laid the foundation for modern chemistry
- Chemical symbols provide a universal language for elements
- The mole concept connects the microscopic and macroscopic worlds
- Molecules are formed when atoms chemically bond together
- Ions are charged particles formed by gain/loss of electrons
- Chemical formulae represent the composition of compounds
- Molar mass connects mass, moles, and number of particles
 
    
    
      ๐ฌAmazing Atomic Facts!
      
        - โ๏ธ A single drop of water contains about 1021 water molecules!
- ๐งฎ Avogadro's number is larger than the number of grains of sand on Earth
- ๐ One carat diamond contains about 1022 carbon atoms
- ๐ Most elements heavier than iron are made in exploding stars
- ๐งฌ Your body contains about 7 ร 1027 atoms
- โก Atoms are 99.9999999% empty space!
- ๐ฅ The oxygen you breathe was made by ancient cyanobacteria
 
    
    
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