Matter Vocabulary

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What are the positive particles of an atom?

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Protons are the positive particles of an atom.

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What is something that takes up space and has mass?

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Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.

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What is all matter made of?

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All matter is made of atoms.

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What are the particles in an atom that are neutral and have no charge?

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Neutrons are the neutral particles in an atom.

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What is the central region of an atom where its neutrons and protons are located?

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The nucleus is the central region of an atom.

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What are the negatively charged particles in an atom?

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Electrons are the negatively charged particles in an atom.

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What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

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Volume is the amount of space an object occupies.

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What is the measure of the amount of matter in an object?

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Mass is the measure of the amount of matter in an object.

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What is the term for the ratio of mass to volume?

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Density is the ratio of mass to volume.

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

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element.