What are particles?
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What are particles?
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Matter makes up every physical thing in the universe. Atoms are very small units of matter, and they are considered the smallest discrete unit of matter, in that an atom is the smallest amount of a distinct element that can exist. There are substances smaller than atoms, but they are not distinct to a specific element.
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 6Learn the definition of a particle. Understand the properties of particles and see how they are classified. Discover the various types of particles with examples.