Basic Chemistry Review

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Examples include solids, liquids, and gases.

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What are the three phases of matter?

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

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How many protons does Aluminum have?

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Aluminum has 13 protons.

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How many electrons does Boron have?

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Boron has 5 electrons.

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What is chemistry?

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Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a phase of matter that has a definite shape and volume.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid is a phase of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is a gas?

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A gas is a phase of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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