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Which of the following is NOT an example of matter?
What is the study of matter, its properties, and the changes it undergoes called?
Which of the following is a pure substance?
What is the basic unit of matter?
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What is a compound composed of?
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Study Notes
Understanding Matter
- Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
- Examples of matter include solids, liquids, and gases; energy, ideas, and emotions are NOT matter.
Study of Matter
- The study of matter, its properties and changes is called chemistry.
- Chemistry involves understanding how substances interact, combine, and change during chemical reactions.
Pure Substances
- A pure substance consists of only one type of particle; examples include elements and compounds.
- Examples of pure substances are distilled water and pure gold.
Basic Unit of Matter
- The basic unit of matter is the atom.
- Atoms consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and they combine to form molecules.
Compounds
- A compound is composed of two or more different types of elements that are chemically bonded.
- Examples include water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2), which consist of different atoms in fixed ratios.
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Test your knowledge of matter with this quiz! Learn about the definition of matter, its properties, and the different examples of matter found in our universe.
