SOL 6.4 - Chemical Symbols

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What is the amount of matter in an object?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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What does the chemical symbol 'Fe' represent?

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The chemical symbol 'Fe' represents the element iron.

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What does the chemical symbol 'Mg' represent?

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The chemical symbol 'Mg' represents the element magnesium.

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What is the nucleus of an atom comprised of?

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The nucleus of an atom is comprised of neutrons and protons.

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Which part of an atom has a positive charge?

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The proton has a positive charge.

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What is a chemical symbol?

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A chemical symbol is a one or two-letter notation used to represent an element.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom that have no charge.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.