What is Matter Made Of? Flashcard

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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 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 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 the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a chart that organizes all known elements by their atomic number and properties.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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The chemical formula for water is H2O.

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What does the symbol 'H' represent in chemistry?

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The symbol 'H' represents the element hydrogen.

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What is the first element in the periodic table?

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The first element in the periodic table is hydrogen.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.