Difference Between Atoms & Ions

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Tip 1 - Atoms vs. Elements

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by drbricks | permalink

Guess I'll be flippin' burgers for the rest of my life guys... I can't figure out the difference between elements and atoms! I've searched the internet...

For further reading: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/atoms-vs-elements.60266/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - The Difference Between Atoms, Molecules, And Particles - KnowledgeNuts

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by sabbir ahmed | permalink

Atoms are the smallest pieces of matter; they are made of particles (protons and electrons). When atoms are grouped together, these groups are called molecules (the smallest pieces of compounds).

For further reading: http://knowledgenuts.com/2013/08/08/the-difference-between-atoms-molecules-and-particles/ ^[2]