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A __________ is the smallest multi-atom particle of an element or compound that can exist and still retain the characteristics of the element or compound.
neutron |
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isotope |
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molecule |
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ion |
A molecule is the smallest multi-atom particle of an element or compound that can exist and still retain the characteristics of the element or compound. The molecules of elements consist of two or more similar atoms, the molecules of compounds consist of two or more different atoms.
A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat is:
a biome |
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a food chain |
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a community |
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a population |
A biome is a large naturally occurring community of flora (plants) and fauna (animals) occupying a major habitat (home or environment).
A subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. This desribes which of the following?
electron |
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proton |
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isotope |
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neutron |
An electron is a subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom. It carries a negative electric charge. Generally, an atom has the same number of negative electrons orbiting the nucleus as it does positive protons inside.
Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue that connect muscles to the skeleton are called:
tendons |
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vertebra |
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cartilage |
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ligaments |
Tough fibrous cords of connective tissue called tendons connect muscles to the skeleton while another type of connective tissue called ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints (elbow, knee, fingers, spinal column).
Which of the following is not true of light waves?
are mechanical waves |
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can travel through a vacuum |
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are electromagnetic waves |
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travel faster than sound waves |
Unlike mechanical sound waves that require a physical medium for propagation, light waves are electromagnetic and can travel through empty space. Light waves are also much faster, travelling at 186,000 m/s vs. 343 m/s for sound waves.