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• Matter is made of atoms and every element has its own unique
type of atom.
• Elements are identified by names and chemical symbols.
• Atoms have a structure that determines their properties.
• Every atom is composed of three types of subatomic particles:
protons, neutrons, and electrons.
• The number of electrons in the outer shell of an element’s atoms
determines the properties of the element.
CHAPTER
• Periodic Tables can indicate the chemical symbol, atomic number, atomic
mass, ion charge, density, and other information about each element.
CHAPTER
Activity
Draw your own Classification of Matter chart in your notebook. Use the
example below as a guide. Under each heading, write at least three
common examples of each form of matter.
Key Ideas
• Matter is made of atoms.