Matter and the Atom Review

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What two particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and neutrons.

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Where would you find the neutrons in an atom?

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In the nucleus.

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What must happen for ice to melt into water?

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Heat is added or reduced.

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What state of matter takes the shape of its container but maintains its volume?

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Liquid.

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What are the positively charged particles in an atom called?

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Protons.

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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 the charge of neutrons?

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Neutrons have no charge (neutral).

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What is the electron cloud?

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The region around the nucleus where electrons are likely to be found.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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Solids have a definite shape and volume, while liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.

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What happens to particles when heat is added?

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Particles move faster and may change state.