SOL 6.4 - Matter Terms

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements combine chemically.

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What is the symbol for salt?

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The symbol for salt is NaCl.

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What new substance is created when two or more elements are combined?

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A compound is created when two or more elements are combined.

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Which part of an atom has a negative charge?

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The electron has a negative charge.

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What form of matter is made up of one type of atom?

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Elements are made up of one type of atom.

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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 by chemical means.

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What are atoms?

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Atoms are the basic units of matter and the defining structure of elements.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no charge (it is neutral).

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.