Modeling Matter

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What is matter?

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Matter is the stuff that ALL things are made of.

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What is a substance?

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A substance is matter that is made of only one kind of atom.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of atoms joined together in a particular way.

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What does it mean to dissolve a substance?

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To dissolve a substance means to mix it evenly into a liquid by breaking it apart into pieces that are too small to see.

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Can a molecule consist of the same type of atom?

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Yes, a molecule can consist of the same type of atom, such as in the case of O2 (oxygen gas).

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What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element, while a molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is an example of a substance?

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An example of a substance is pure water (H2O) or gold (Au).

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What is the process of mixing a solid into a liquid called?

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The process of mixing a solid into a liquid is called dissolving.

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What is the smallest particle of an element?

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The smallest particle of an element is an atom.

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What is the significance of chemical bonds in molecules?

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Chemical bonds hold atoms together in a molecule, determining its properties and behavior.

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