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Offline Lindsay

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Simple atom/element question
« on: September 21, 2008, 06:20:41 PM »
Hello,
This might be a silly question!
Is an atom the same as an element?
I would think the answer is no. right? elements are composed of atoms. It can't be the same.

Please let me know what is your answer.

Thanks
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Re: Simple atom/element question
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2008, 06:29:35 PM »
It is like asking if a sand grain and a desert are the same thing.
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