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Physical Science
Energy and Matter
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Science
6th Grade
10/14/2008

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Matter
Definition
anything with mass that takes up space
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atom
Definition
the smallest unit of a pure substance that still has the properties of the substance (units that make up matter)
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Nucleus
Definition
the center of an atom, the atoms brain
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proton
Definition
a part of an atom with a positive charge, usually found in the nucleus
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Neutron
Definition
a part of an atom with no charge (neutral), found in the nucleus
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Electron
Definition
a part of an atom with a negative charge, found surrounding the nucleus
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atomic number
Definition
the number on the periodic table of elements that tells you how many proton are in an element.
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isotopes
Definition
atoms with the same number of protons but a different number of nuetrons
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element
Definition
a pure substance made up of only one type of atom, are not man made
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periodic table of elements
Definition
a chart that contains all of the elements that are known and arranges them in order according to their atomic number
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states of matter
Definition
there are 4. solid, liquid, gas, and plasma
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compound
Definition
a substance formed from two or more elements
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pH scale
Definition
used to measure how strong or weak an acid or base is
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mixture
Definition
one or more substances combined together (usually you can see the parts)
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