Types of Matter vocabulary

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is two or more atoms joined together.

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What is radioactivity?

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Radioactivity is the process in which some substances spontaneously emit radiation.

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What is an element?

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An element is any substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What are atoms?

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Atoms are the building blocks of matter.

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Who is known as the father of modern chemistry?

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Antoine Lavoisier is known as the father of modern chemistry.

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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 a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is an isotope?

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An isotope is a variant of a chemical element that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.