Atoms and Matter

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What is the smallest and most basic building block of matter?

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Atoms are the smallest and most basic building blocks of matter.

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What happens to atoms in a solid when they are heated up?

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When heated, atoms in a solid start to move around but not much, leading to the formation of liquids.

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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 state of matter has atoms arranged in a loose or fluid way?

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Liquid is the state of matter where atoms are arranged loosely and can flow.

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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 the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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In a solid, atoms are tightly packed and vibrate in place, while in a liquid, atoms are more loosely arranged and can move around.

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What is the state of matter where atoms are far apart and move freely?

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Gas is the state of matter where atoms are far apart and move freely.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is a state of matter where gas is energized to the point that some electrons break free from their atoms.

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What happens to the volume of a gas when it is compressed?

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When a gas is compressed, its volume decreases because the atoms are pushed closer together.

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What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

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The process of a solid turning into a liquid is called melting.