Atoms and Elements

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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 is the smallest part of matter?

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The smallest part of matter is an element.

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What is the smallest part of an element?

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The smallest part of an element is an atom.

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What charge do electrons have?

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Electrons have a negative charge.

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What is the smallest particle into which an element can be divided while still being the same substance?

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The smallest particle is an atom.

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What are atoms made of?

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Atoms are made of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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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 a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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