Physical Science - Structures & Properties of Matter Review

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What are atoms made of?

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Atoms are made of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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True or False: There are less than 90 elements on the periodic table.

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False

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True or False: Elements were arranged in order of increasing atomic mass on Mendeleev's first periodic table.

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True

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What does a pan balance measure?

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A pan balance is used to measure mass.

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True or False: You cannot see the air you breathe, therefore, it is not matter.

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False

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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 is the smallest unit of an element?

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The smallest unit of an element is an atom.

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What are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a chart that organizes all known elements by their atomic number.

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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.