Physical Science Chapter 3

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What is the mass number of an element with 5 protons and 5 neutrons?

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What do models of atoms help describe?

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What is a natural element?

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A substance that is found in nature and cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What is a liquid?

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A form of matter with definite volume but no definite shape.

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What is a gas?

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A form of matter with no definite shape or volume.

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What is an atom?

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The basic unit of a chemical element.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, while a liquid has a definite volume but no definite shape.

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What is the definition of protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the definition of neutrons?

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Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.