Amplify Modeling Matter Flashcard 1

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together. It represents the smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.

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What are atoms?

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Atoms are the basic building blocks of all matter. They are the smallest units of an element and consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded. Each substance in a mixture retains its own properties.

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What does it mean to observe?

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To observe means to use any of the five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell) to gather information about something.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is a tiny piece of matter that is too small to see. It is the fundamental unit of an element.

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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. Each element is made up of only one type of atom.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different types of atoms bond together chemically.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It can exist in different states, such as solid, liquid, or gas.

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What is a property of matter?

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A property of matter is a characteristic that can be observed or measured, such as color, density, volume, and mass.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process that transforms one substance into another, resulting in a change in chemical properties.