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\seqsplit{matter} & Matter refers to anything that has mass and occupies space. It can exist in various states, including solid, liquid, and gas. \tn 
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\seqsplit{elements} & Elements are the simplest form of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. \tn 
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atoms & Atoms are incredibly small and are the building blocks of all matter.They consist of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting around the nucleus. \tn 
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cation & When an atom loses electrons, it becomes positively charged \tn 
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anion & gains electrons, it becomes negatively charged \tn 
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ionic bond & electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions \tn 
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covalent bond & chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms. \tn 
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polar covalent bond & electrons are unequally shared between the two atoms creating a dipole moment \tn 
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non-polar covalent bond & electrons are equally shared between the two atoms, leading to no significant difference in electronegativity. \tn 
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neutrons & Neutrons are electrically neutral subatomic particles located in the nucleus of an atom. \tn 
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protons & Protons are positively charged subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom. \tn 
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atomic number & number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. \tn 
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atomic mass & determined by the sum of its protons and neutrons. \tn 
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