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What is the main characteristic that defines matter?
What is the main characteristic that defines matter?
Which particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
Which particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
How is the shape of a liquid determined?
How is the shape of a liquid determined?
Which state of matter has no definite mass, volume, or shape?
Which state of matter has no definite mass, volume, or shape?
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What do all atoms have in common?
What do all atoms have in common?
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The plasma state of matter is typically characterized by which property?
The plasma state of matter is typically characterized by which property?
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What distinguishes a solid from a liquid?
What distinguishes a solid from a liquid?
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Which of the following is NOT a phase of matter?
Which of the following is NOT a phase of matter?
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What is the primary building block of matter?
What is the primary building block of matter?
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In which state of matter do atoms exist in an excited state?
In which state of matter do atoms exist in an excited state?
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Which particle in an atom carries a negative charge?
Which particle in an atom carries a negative charge?
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What determines the shape of a gas?
What determines the shape of a gas?
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Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
Which state of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
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What is the charge of neutrons?
What is the charge of neutrons?
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Which of the following describes solids?
Which of the following describes solids?
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What are the primary components of an atom?
What are the primary components of an atom?
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Which of the following phases of matter does NOT have a definite shape or volume?
Which of the following phases of matter does NOT have a definite shape or volume?
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What characterizes the motion of atoms?
What characterizes the motion of atoms?
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Study Notes
Matter
- Matter is anything that has mass and volume
- Examples of matter include cups, pens, and erasers
- Matter is often defined as anything composed of atoms and molecules
- Matter is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons
Structure of Matter
- The atom is the fundamental building block of matter
- All substances are made of atoms
- Atoms are in constant motion
- Combinations of atoms create millions of materials with diverse properties
Atoms
- Atoms consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons
- A diagram of an atom shows a central nucleus with electrons orbiting around it
Nucleus
- Atoms have a central nucleus; a positively charged center
- The nucleus contains protons (positive charge) and neutrons (no charge)
Electrons
- Electrons orbit the nucleus
- Electrons carry a negative charge
Structure of an Atom (Details)
- Atoms are incredibly small, measured in picometers (~10⁻¹⁰ cm)
- Nuclei are even smaller, measured in femtometers (~10⁻¹⁵ cm)
- Electrons are much smaller than the nucleus and are also extremely small (< 10⁻¹⁶ cm); they're orbiting the nucleus.
- Quarks are even smaller fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons.
Phases of Matter
- Matter exists in four phases: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma
- Each phase has unique characteristics
Solid
- Solids have definite mass, volume, and shape
Liquid
- Liquids have definite mass and volume, but no definite shape. They take the shape of their container.
Gas
- Gases have definite mass but no definite volume or shape. They completely fill their containers.
Plasma
- Plasma is an excited state of matter, often found in stars due to nuclear fusion
- Examples of plasma on Earth include lightning, auroras, and neon lights
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of matter, including its definition and structure. It covers the building blocks of matter, specifically atoms, and their components such as protons, neutrons, and electrons. Test your knowledge on the properties and characteristics of matter and atomic structure.
