Atoms, Elements, and Molecules Vocabulary

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Physical Property

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describes what a substance is. These properties can be

observed with our 5 senses or measured without changing the identity of the substance.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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Chemical Property

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describes an objects ability to change when introduced to another

substance.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Mass

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amount of matter something has.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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Volume

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amount of space something takes up.

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Matter

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anything that has mass and takes up space

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Atom

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building blocks of all matter

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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Element

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pure substance made of a single type of atom

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Molecule

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group of atoms that are joined together.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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Does this image represent atom, element, or molecule?

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Atom

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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Does this image represent atom, element, or molecule?

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Element

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1