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Basics of matter. Atoms -The building blocks of matter Atoms are composed of 3 types of particles: protons (positively charged) neutrons (no electric charge) electrons (negatively charged) Atoms become different elements depending on the number and ratio of these three particles. The atom.
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Basics of matter Atoms -The building blocks of matter Atoms are composed of 3 types of particles: • protons (positively charged) • neutrons (no electric charge) • electrons (negatively charged) Atoms become different elements depending on the number and ratio of these three particles.
The atom www.csmate.colostate.edu/.../viney_off/atom.jpg
https://vinstan.wikispaces.com/file/view/covalent_bonding.gif/46392209https://vinstan.wikispaces.com/file/view/covalent_bonding.gif/46392209 In order to become stable, most atoms bond to share electrons, and thus, form molecules. Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon form these covalent bonds.
An interesting fact: diterpene molecules are too heavy to allow evaporation in steam distillation, so are therefore rarely present in distilled essential oils!
References: ACHS Aroma 203 Aromatherapy I class notesE. Joy Bowles The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils. 3rd Ed, Allen & Unwin, Australia 2003R. Tisserand and T. Balacs, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Professionals, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 1995