Chapter 2 (Chemical Basis of Life) Flashcards
1
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Anything that occupies space and has mass (solid, liquid, or gas)
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Matter
2
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Amount of matter in an object.
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Mass
3
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Gravitational force acting on object.
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Weight
4
Q
The simplest form of matter.
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Element
5
Q
Examples of elements
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C, H, O, N, Ca, K, Na, Cl
6
Q
Smallest particle of an element that contains protons, electrons, and neutrons.
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Atom
7
Q
Subatomic Particles
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Proton, Neutron, Electron
8
Q
Positive charged particle located inside the nucleus.
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Proton
9
Q
Neutral charged particle located inside the nucleus.
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Neutron
10
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Negative charged particle located outside the nucleus.
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Electron
