Matter Review

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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 a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process where substances combine or break apart to form new substances.

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition.

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What is an atom?

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

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What are the main parts of an atom?

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The main parts of an atom are protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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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 an element?

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An element is a pure substance made 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 elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is the difference between a gas and a liquid?

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A gas takes the shape of its container and has no fixed volume, while a liquid has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.