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Representative Particle

A representative particle refers to the smallest unit of a substance that still retains the chemical properties and composition of that substance. It helps in determining the atomic or molecular structure of a compound.

Examples of Representative Particle:

1. Atom: The atom is considered the representative particle of an element as it represents the purest form of that element.
2. Molecule: In the case of covalent compounds, a molecule is the representative particle that retains the chemical properties of the compound.
3. Ion: An ion acts as a representative particle for ionic compounds, carrying a positive or negative charge due to the gain or loss of electrons.

Sample Sentences:

• The representative particle of chlorine gas (Cl₂) is a molecule consisting of two chlorine atoms.
• In sodium chloride (NaCl), the representative particle is an ion, with a sodium ion (Na⁺) and a chloride ion (Cl^-) combining to form the compound.
• Carbon dioxide (CO₂) molecules are representative particles that contribute to the greenhouse effect.

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