Properties of Matter and Atoms

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What does a nucleus include?

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Protons and Neutrons.

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What state of matter has an indefinite shape and an indefinite volume?

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Gas.

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What is a material consisting of only one type of atom classified as?

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Element.

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What is the atomic number of an atom determined by?

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The number of Protons in its nucleus.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, Gas.

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What is an atom?

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The smallest unit of an element, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is a mixture?

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

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What is the difference between a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition, while a heterogeneous mixture has a non-uniform composition.

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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.