Atoms and Matter

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What is an atom?

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The smallest and most basic building block of matter, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, Liquid, and Gas.

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What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

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Solid.

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What state of matter has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

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Liquid.

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What state of matter has no definite shape or volume?

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Gas.

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What happens to the atoms in a gas?

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They are far apart and move freely.

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What happens to the atoms in a solid when heated?

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They start to move around but not much and can form liquids.

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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 a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?

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An atom is a single unit of matter, while a molecule is made up of two or more atoms.