Atoms

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What is an atom?

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The basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is plasma?

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A state of matter where electrons are separated from atoms, making it ionized.

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How does plasma differ from gas?

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In plasma, electrons are separated from atoms, while in gas, they are not.

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What is the law of conservation of matter?

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Matter cannot be created or destroyed, only changed in form.

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What is an element?

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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances, made of one type of atom.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more different types of atoms bond together.