What is the smallest unit of an element called?
atom
All matter is made up of tiny particles called
atoms
What is the freezing and melting point of water?
0°C
Characteristics of solids
* They have a definite shape
* they have a definite volume
* Difficult to compress
Number 1
Evaporation
Protons are ___________ charge.
positively
Volume is the amount of __________ that matter takes up.
space
What is the boiling point of water?
100°C
Characteristics of liquids
They flow
They do not have a definite shape
Take the shape of their container
They have a definite volume
Difficult to compress
Number 3
condensation
What charge do electrons have?
negative
Mass is the amount of __________ an object has.
matter
__________ do not have a definite shape, mass, or volume
gas
Characteristics of gases
Do not have a definite shape
Do not have a definite mass
Do not have a definite volume
They flow
Are easy to compress
Number 4
Precipitation
What charge do neutrons have?
None, they are UNCHARGED
What is the molecular formula of carbon dioxide?
CO2
__________ do not have a definite shape, but they do have a definite volume.
liquid
Definition of atom:
the smallest unit of an element

Number 5
Runoff
What is a group of two or more atoms called?
Molecules
What is the molecular formula of WATER?
H2O
__________ have a definite shape and volume.
solid
Definition of molecules
a group of two or more atoms

Number 2
Transpiration