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We explore the nature of atoms and their interaction by looking at the history that led us to know what atoms are and how they interact. Atoms contain electrons surrounding a core of protons and neutrons. Elements are distinguished by the number of protons they contain. In addition to uncovering some of the important laws and theories behind chemistry, we investigate the Periodic Table of the Elements and reveal how the known elements are classified by their number of protons and their chemical characteristics. The interaction of atoms and/or ions results in molecules or complex ions that build from the nanoworld to the substances we see in our macroworld. Finally, we will learn how chemists communicate about chemicals using a set of naming rules called chemical nomenclature.
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Mosher, M., Kelter, P. (2023). A Quest for Understanding. In: An Introduction to Chemistry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90267-4_2
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