Atom Vocablury

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What does E=MC² represent?

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Energy (E) is equal to mass (M) multiplied by the speed of light (C) squared.

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What is Nuclear Fusion?

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Nuclear Fusion is the process where two protons collide, releasing a large amount of energy and creating a new element.

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What is a Neutron?

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A Neutron is a subatomic particle that has no electric charge.

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What is Matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and volume, and possesses physical and chemical properties.

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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.

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What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

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The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or about 186,282 miles per second).

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What are the three main subatomic particles?

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The three main subatomic particles are protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is the charge of a Proton?

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A Proton has a positive electric charge.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of that element.