Describe the tiny particles that make up matter.

Particles:

Matter is composed of tiny particles. Each particle is composed of one or more atoms. 

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  Elements: Elements are particles that are composed of one atom or multiple copies of the same atom.

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  Compounds: Compounds are particles that are composed of two or more different atoms.

Atoms: 

Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, electrons, and a lot of empty space.

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  Protons: Protons are tiny, positively charged subatomic particles that are...

Particles:

Matter is composed of tiny particles. Each particle is composed of one or more atoms. 

• 
  Elements: Elements are particles that are composed of one atom or multiple copies of the same atom.

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  Compounds: Compounds are particles that are composed of two or more different atoms.

Atoms: 

Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, electrons, and a lot of empty space.

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  Protons: Protons are tiny, positively charged subatomic particles that are located in the nucleus of the atom. The nucleus is a tiny dense area in the center of the atom.

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  Neutrons: Neutrons are tiny, neutral subatomic particles. They are also located in the nucleus of the atom.

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  Electrons: Electrons are very tiny, negatively charged subatomic particles. They are located around the nucleus. The area outside of the nucleus is called the electron cloud. Most of the electron cloud is composed of empty space.