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Fall Science Exam vocab. words: Chapter 1 Minerals

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Matter
anything that takes up space and has mass
Elements
the simplest form of something; cannot be broken down
Proton
positively charged; found in the nucleus
Electron
negatively charged and fouund in rings/shells that circle the nucleus.
Neutron
no charge; found in the nucleus
Mixture
is two or more substances physically combined
Compound
pure substance that contains two or more elements that are chemically bonded.
Magma
within the earth’s crust there is enough pressure and heat to cause rocks to melt and form ____
Lava
molten rock once it has erupted from a volcano or vent.
Mineral
5 characteristics: solid, inorganic, definate chemical composition, crystalline structure, naturally occuring

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