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science matter
matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| matter | anything that has mass and takes up spaces |
| atom | the smallest unit of matter |
| electron | a particle in an atom that has a negative charge |
| proton | a particle in the atom's nucleus that has a positive charge |
| neutron | a particle within an atom that has a neutral charge |
| nucleus | The cluster of protons and neutrons at the center of an atom |
| molecule | The smallest unit of a compound: it is made of atoms |
| solid | a state of matter that has a definite size and shape |
| liquid | a state of matter that keeps its volume but takes on the shape of the container |
| gas | a state of matter that changes its shape and volume |
| evaporation | the process of a liquid changing into a gas |
| Condensation | the process of a gas changing into a liquid |
| mixture | a physical combination of two or more things |
| solution | a special type of mixture where two or more things are evenly distributed or dissolved |
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