Combined Science GCSE
Atom
What Atom means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
The smallest part of an element that can exist.
A tiny particle of which matter is composed.
Topics that use Atom
- Atoms, elements and compounds (AQA GCSE)
- Key ideas (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Element
- Particle model of matter
- Action at a distance
- Activation energy
- Active site
- Adaptation
- Anaerobic respiration
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