Introduction to Matter

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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 are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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What are the types of chemical bonds?

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The main types of chemical bonds are ionic bonds, covalent bonds, and metallic bonds.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

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What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are the starting materials in a chemical reaction.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is an organic molecule?

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An organic molecule is a molecule that contains carbon and is typically found in living organisms.