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Atoms and Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |
| atom | the basic building block for all matter in the universe; atoms are extremely small and cannot be seen by the human eye or a regular microscope. |
| mass | the amount of matter in an object |
| molecule | two or more atoms joined together to form a new substance |
| energy | the ability to do work and cause chang |
| element | a pure substance that is made from a single type of atom |