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The fingernails are made of hardened cells of the epidermis, your outer skin layer. The cells have keratinized into a hardened, scalelike covering to protect the tips of your fingers, and the edges help you to pick up small objects.

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How are matter and substances related?

Matter refers to anything that has mass and occupies space, while substances are specific types of matter with uniform properties. Substances are made up of one type of atom or molecule, which distinguishes them from mixtures that have multiple types of particles. Substances can be classified as elements (composed of one type of atom) or compounds (composed of different atoms bonded together).


What are the 92 basic substances that all matter is made of?

As asked, the 92 "basic substances" that all matter is formed of are the chemical elements. As we move into advanced issues in science, we have to look a little beyond the chemical elements, but this is a foundational concept. Note that there are a few elements that are not "naturally occurring" on the earth, but can be synthesized.


What is the composition of the object?

The composition of an object refers to the materials it is made of. This includes the elements, compounds, or substances that form the object's structure and properties.


How does particle theory explain what density is?

Particle theory explains density as the measure of mass per unit volume of a substance. It states that substances are made up of particles that are closely packed together in a given volume. Denser substances have more particles in a given volume, while less dense substances have fewer particles spread out in the same volume.


Is burlap absorb or repel?

Burlap is absorbent, as it is made from natural fibers such as jute or hemp. It can absorb liquid spills, moisture, or other substances.

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Are substances made of particles?

there are lots of substances made up of particles, solids, liquids, gas etc.


How are substances made?

For example, it could be shown that water is made of other substances by electrolysis, that separates it into oxygen and hydrogen.


What substances are made up of glucose units only?

Glycogen and starch are two substances made from repeating units of glucose.


What substances can be made from oil?

I know plastic is made from oil


What is a pure substance made up two or more substances?

A mixture is a substance made up of two or more pure substances.


How are new substances made in a chemical reaction?

These substances are called products (or final products).


What is made when several different substances are mixed toghether?

A mixture is made when several different substances are mixed together. Mixtures are combinations of two or more substances where the substances involved retain their chemical properties and can be separated through physical means.


Are toys made out of rope good toys for dogs?

Toys made out of rope are good for dogs. They are made out of natural substances, which makes them safer for dogs than toys that are made out of other substances.


How is aftershave made?

It is made using substances like Oxgen and Hydrogen


What substances is Jupiter mostly made of?

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