ADV Unit 2 MATTER pre-assessment

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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 are the three states of matter?

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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The nucleus is the small, dense center of an atom that contains protons and neutrons.

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What are protons?

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

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the atomic number?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the 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 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 a compound?

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