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Understanding Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter

Learn the basics of matter and atoms, which are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Discover how atoms bond to form molecules, such as Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon. Explore interesting facts about diterpene molecules. Dive into the world of chemistry and essential oils!

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Understanding Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter

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  1. 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.

  2. The atom www.csmate.colostate.edu/.../viney_off/atom.jpg

  3. 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.

  4. An interesting fact: diterpene molecules are too heavy to allow evaporation in steam distillation, so are therefore rarely present in distilled essential oils!

  5. 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

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