Basic Concepts in Science

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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Atoms

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The fundamental building blocks of matter.

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Element

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The simplest form of matter that has a characteristic set of properties.

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Chemical Symbol

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A one or two-letter notation used to represent an atom of a particular element.

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Energy

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The capacity to do move, do work, change matter, or produce heat.

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Kinetic Energy

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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Thermal Energy

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The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance; often associated with temperature.

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Potential Energy

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The stored energy in matter due to its position relative to other matter.

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Chemical Potential Energy

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The energy stored in the chemical bonds of a substance.

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Macroscopic Property

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A characteristic of a system that can be observed and measured directly, such as pressure, volume, and temperature.