Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are the three main phases of matter?

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The three main phases of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is the definition of volume?

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Volume is the amount of space that a substance or object occupies.

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How does the shape of a solid differ from that of a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the characteristic of gases regarding shape and volume?

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Gases have neither a definite shape nor a definite volume; they expand to fill their container.

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What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical change?

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A physical change alters the form of a substance but not its chemical composition, while a chemical change results in the formation of new substances.

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Can elements be broken down into simpler substances?

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No, elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is the significance of the periodic table?

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The periodic table organizes all known elements based on their properties and atomic structure.