Physical Science Review

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What are the building blocks of matter called?

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Atoms are the basic units of matter that make up everything around us.

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What is a distinct particle formed when two or more atoms bond together and become separate from other atoms called?

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A molecule is formed when two or more atoms bond together.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass.

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Who created the concept of Brownian Motion?

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Robert Brown discovered Brownian Motion, which describes the random movement of particles in a fluid.

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What is the movement of bits of matter in liquids and gases called?

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Brownian Motion refers to the random movement of particles in liquids and gases.

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What is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element?

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element.

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What is the term for a substance made of two or more different types of atoms bonded together?

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A compound is a substance formed from two or more different types of atoms bonded together.

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What is the process called when molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

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Diffusion is the process where molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

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What is the term for the force of attraction between molecules?

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Intermolecular forces are the forces of attraction between molecules.

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What is the term for the change of state from a gas to a liquid?

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Condensation is the process where a gas turns into a liquid.