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Yes, matter can be broken down. Under the right conditions, even molecules can be separated into atoms and, in extreme conditions such as plasma, atoms can be broken down into sub atomic particles.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoPer today, the most fundamental particles are the quarks.These unite to form protons, neutrons to build up the atomic nucleus of the elements. The actual size of the quarks are difficult to measure: as to quantum mechanics they occasionally behave as waves and and tend to be 'cloud-like'.
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∙ 15y agoAll molecules can be separated into their constituent atoms. For some molecules, this is more expensive than for others, as more energy is required to break the chemical bonds.
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What is the process of detrifying?
The breakdown of organisms into large pieces of organic matter (detritus)
What process is associated with long term cycling of matter through the biosphere?
The breakdown of organic material by decomposers.
How do detritivores increase the rate of decay?
Detrivores eat dead and decaying matter. They speed up the breakdown of dead organic matter because the decomposers don't have to break it down in its entirety.
How does mechanical breakdown helps chemical breakdown?
Mechanical breakdown helps chemical breakdown because when you chew, chemical breakdown is going on all at the same time. So, that is going to chemical because if you didn't have saliva (chemical breakdown) if would take real long to digest your food.
Does volconic ash promote growth in plants?
Volcanic ash is devoid of organic matter hence plant growth is not promoted in it. When plant debries get mixed with it and micro-organisms in the presence of moisture breakdown the organic matter into minerals, plant growth may be promoted in that case.
How does bacteria breakdown dead matter?
producers
Can you further breakdown an element?
No, an element is the simplest form of matter.
Is the breakdown of organic matter in the presence of oxygen mineralization?
It is Respiration
Is breakdown of matter by electricity chemical or physical change?
chemical change
How does fungi get its energy?
From the breakdown and absorption of organic matter. Detritus, actually.
What is the process of detrifying?
The breakdown of organisms into large pieces of organic matter (detritus)
What digestive system experiences chemical breakdown?
The digestive system that experiences chemical breakdown is the Gastro intestinal. Chemical matter is then moved on through the small intestines.
What is the natural breakdown of organic matter called?
Decomp, or decomposition, nice ways of referring to rotting.
What process is associated with long term cycling of matter through the biosphere?
The breakdown of organic material by decomposers.
The warm temperatures and high humidity of rain forests contribute to rapid breakdown of organic matter?
decomposers
What are energy yielding reactions called?
In the metabolic pathways it's catabolism. The breakdown of matter to harvest Energy
Can rivers have fertile soil?
Yes, matter in fact it can, because of all the breakdown that happens in ships, and other things that come by.
