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Small units of matter are called molecules. When they are broken into smaller units what are they called?
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Molecules are composed of atoms. Depending on how you break up a molecule, you may also form ions (charged particles) or free radicals (molecules with unpaired electrons).
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The smallest part of matter that still functions like matter is?
The smallest part of matter that still functions like matter is called an atom. The atoms make up molecules that in turn make up cells.
In what state of matter transition do water molecules move the least?
In what state of matter transition do water molecules move the least?
How do energy and changes in energy change the state of matter?
When heating a substance the substance's molecules gain kinetic energy, this leads to chemical bonds being broken and thus a change of state.
What happens to atom and molecules when matter is cooled?
Nothing happens to the atoms within the molecules,but the molecules move around slower.
When matter is heated does it move fast or slow?
When matter is heated the molecules in it move faster.
What molecule can break down into smaller molecules?
Yes. A molecule is made up of atoms, and similarly atoms can be broken down into smaller components called protons, neutrons, and electrons. These can be further broken down into quarks and leptons, the building blocks for all matter.
What are extremely small units of matter?
Molecules, and atoms that make up molecules. An atom is made of smaller particles called protons, electrons, and neutrons. Smaller to this are groups such as fermions, Hadrons, Bosons
What are microscopic particles of matter that are smaller than molecules?
particle
What are microscope particles of matter that are smaller than molecules?
particle
Will a smaller object always have a smaller mass?
No, it depends on the degree of compactment of its individual molecules or matter.
What is the total amount of matter in a body called?
The total amount of matter in a body is calledthe molecules
What is matter made up of atoms or molecules?
Matter is made up of atoms, although atoms are made up of even smaller subatomic particles. Molecules are made up of a combination of atoms.
Is it stone and metal are compose of molecules?
Yes, ALL materials are composed of molecules, the liquids, the gases, and the solids. [There are a few curious states of matter such as Plasma, in which the molecular bonds are broken]
Matter is made up of small particles called atoms or molecules?
true
Microscopic particles of matter that are smaller than molecules?
atoms, then protons and neutrons smaller, then electrons smaller again. Atoms are not microscopic though (unless you consider a very strong electron microscope, and at this, it is a push)
Plasmas are made of matter whose particles have broken apart?
Sort of. Plasma is a state of matter unlike solid, liquid or gas. Plasma consists of partially ionized gas, only occurring at extremely high temperatures. Therefore, if gas molecules have their electrons partially 'broken apart' from their nuclei, they could be said to be 'broken apart (partially ionized) particles (molecules)'
When a substance changes from a solid to a liquid what occurs?
This change in the state of matter (liquid to solid) is called freezing; it is a physical change, the chemical nature of the molecules is not changed.
