Introduction to Matter and Elements

These flashcards cover the basic concepts related to matter and its elemental composition.

What is matter?

Anything that takes up space and has mass.

What are the three states of matter?

Solid, liquid, gas.

What are elements made of?

Elements are made up of atoms.

What is an atom composed of?

Atoms consist of subatomic particles: protons (positive charge), neutrons (no charge), and electrons (negative charge).

What is the symbol for Carbon?

C

What is the symbol for Phosphorus?

P

What is the symbol for Nitrogen?

N

What is the symbol for Oxygen?

O

What is the symbol for Hydrogen?

H

What is the symbol for Sulfur?

S

Protons have a __ charge.

Positive charge.

Electrons have a __ charge.

Negative charge.

Neutrons have a __ charge.

No charge.