Amplify Science: Modeling Matter Vocab

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms joined together in a particular way.

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What is a substance?

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Matter that is made of only one kind of atom.

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What is a property?

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What you can observe or measure about something that helps you identify or describe it.

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What does it mean to dissolve?

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To mix evenly into a liquid by breaking apart into pieces that are too small to see.

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What does it mean to observe?

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To use any of the five senses to gather information about something.

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is an atom?

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The basic unit of a chemical element, made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

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What is the difference between a substance and a mixture?

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A substance is made of only one kind of atom, while a mixture contains two or more different substances.

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What is an example of a property?

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Color, shape, size, and texture are all examples of properties.