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does a group of atoms make an element

im trying to get my head around moles and I have this question:

is an element made up of a group of 1 particular atom, when I say group, I mean there is a certain number of that particular 1 atom that makes that element exist in real life
Reply 1
You only need a single bound nucleus to call it an element.
Original post by alow
You only need a single bound nucleus to call it an element.


omg i just started A-levels

what do u mean by single bound


omg im freaking out, omg i dont get moles
Reply 3
Original post by Frank Peters
omg i just started A-levels

what do u mean by single bound


omg im freaking out, omg i dont get moles


A nucleus that is bound is one with a negative binding energy, i.e. it is more energetically favourable for the nucleons to be together than apart.

http://chemistry.about.com/cs/generalchemistry/f/blmole.htm

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