Exploring Matter and Atomic Structure

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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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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is an atom?

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

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What are subatomic particles?

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Subatomic particles are the particles that make up an atom, including protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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Where are protons located in an atom?

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Protons are located in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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Positive.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutral.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The nucleus is the central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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How do you determine the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is determined by the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.