Structure and Properties of 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 solid?

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A solid has a definite shape and volume, with closely packed particles.

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What is a liquid?

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A liquid has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container, with particles that are close but can move past each other.

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What is a gas?

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A gas has no definite shape or volume, with particles that are far apart and move freely.

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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 three main subatomic particles?

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The three main subatomic particles are protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What charge does a proton have?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What charge does a neutron have?

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A neutron has no charge (it is neutral).

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What charge does an electron have?

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An electron has a negative charge.