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Matter
atoms, elements, molecules, compounds, mixtures, solutions
Term | Definition |
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atom | smallest basic particle of an element, that still has properties of that element |
element | smallest particles of matter |
nucleus | contains protons and neutrons |
proton | found in the nucleus, is the atomic number |
neutron | found in the nucleus, has no charge |
electron | found outside of the nucleus |
Periodic Table | where elements are organized with information about each |
matter | anything that takes up space and has volume |
compound | when two or more different atoms join |
molecule | when atoms join |
mixture | when substances combine, can easily be separated |
solution | when substances combine and one substance dissolves into another |
dissolve | when the atoms of one substance spread evenly throughout another |
solute | what is being dissolved |
solvent | what something is being dissolved into |
solids | These have a definite shape and volume |
liquids | These take the shape of the container but have a definite volume |
gases | These take the shape and volume of the container |
H2O | an example of a compound |
O-O | an example of a molecule |
Helium | an example of a gas |
ice | an example of a solid |
gasoline | an example of a liquid |
negative | the charge an electron has |
positive | the charge a proton has |