Question

What is a "particle type" in chemistry and how can you tell what an element or compounds particle type is.

Answer 1

Particles can be atoms, molecules, or ions. In an element, all the atoms (particles) are the same. In a compound, there is more than one type of atom, chemically joined. In a mixture, there is more than one type of substance, but they aren't chemically joined.

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