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What is matter defined as in classical physics and general chemistry?
What is matter defined as in classical physics and general chemistry?
Which of the following particles are generally considered as part of matter?
Which of the following particles are generally considered as part of matter?
Which of the following is an example of a classical everyday phase of matter?
Which of the following is an example of a classical everyday phase of matter?
Which of the following is NOT considered as matter according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered as matter according to the text?
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What distinguishes matter from energy according to the text?
What distinguishes matter from energy according to the text?
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What are the two defining characteristics of matter according to classical physics and general chemistry?
What are the two defining characteristics of matter according to classical physics and general chemistry?
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What are atoms ultimately composed of?
What are atoms ultimately composed of?
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Which particles are generally considered as part of matter?
Which particles are generally considered as part of matter?
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What are some examples of classical everyday phases of matter?
What are some examples of classical everyday phases of matter?
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What are some other states of matter beyond solid, liquid, and gas?
What are some other states of matter beyond solid, liquid, and gas?
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Study Notes
Definition of Matter
- Matter is defined in classical physics and general chemistry as anything that has mass and occupies space.
Particles Considered as Matter
- Generally includes protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Atoms, made up of these particles, are also considered part of matter.
Everyday Phases of Matter
- Common examples include solids, liquids, and gases.
Non-Matter Examples
- Energy is typically not considered matter.
Distinction of Matter from Energy
- Matter has mass and takes up space, whereas energy is the capacity to do work or produce change without having mass or volume.
Defining Characteristics of Matter
- Matter has mass and occupies space; these are the two main characteristics recognized in classical physics and general chemistry.
Composition of Atoms
- Atoms are composed of smaller particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Other States of Matter
- Beyond solids, liquids, and gases, examples include plasma, Bose-Einstein condensates, and fermionic condensates.
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of matter in classical physics and general chemistry, including atoms, subatomic particles, and the properties of mass and volume. Learn about the composition of everyday objects and the distinction between matter and massless particles.
