Basic Concepts of Matter and Energy

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What is matter?

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Matter is any physical substance that has mass and occupies space (volume).

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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What are atoms?

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Atoms are the smallest particles that still exhibit the characteristics of their element. All matter in the universe is made of atoms.

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What does the periodic table represent?

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The periodic table represents all the known types of atoms in the universe, called elements.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles located 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 are neutrons?

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

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What is the ability of atoms in terms of chemical bonds?

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Atoms have the ability to form chemical bonds with each other, making molecules.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is energy in motion.