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chapter 3 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| matter | any material that has mass and occupies space |
| atom | the basic unit of matter the smallest unit that maintains the chemical properties of an element |
| element | a chemical substance with a unique set of properties that cannot be broken down into substances with other properties |
| nucleus | the central core of an atom consists of protons and neutrons |
| molecule | a combination of to or more atoms |
| compound | a substance combining atoms of to or more different elements |
| hydrocarbon | |
| solution | |
| macro-molecule | |
| protein | |
| nucleic acid | |
| carbohydrate | |
| lipid | |
| pH | |
| feedback loop | |
| erosion | |
| geosphere | |
| lithosphere | |
| biosphere | |
| atmosphere | |
| hydrosphere |