Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-equal to the number of protons an atom has

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The atomic number is equal to the number of protons an atom has.

Answer: C
 Atomic mass refers to the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

Answer: A
 The nucleus is the center of an atom, consisting of protons and neutrons.

Answer: G
 Covalent bonds are formed through the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Answer: B
 Ionic bonds are formed through the transfer of electrons between atoms.

Answer: D
 A compound is a substance composed of two or more different elements that are chemically combined.

Answer: H
 Orbitals are regions in an atom where electrons are most likely to be found.

Answer: E
 An electrolyte is a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water.

Answer: J
 Dehydration synthesis is a process in which two smaller molecules combine to form a larger molecule while releasing a molecule of water.

Answer: I
 Hydrolysis is a process in which a molecule is broken down into smaller molecules through the addition of water.

Answer: K
 An acid is a substance that donates hydrogen ions in a water solution and has a pH of less than 7.

Answer: L
 A base is a substance that accepts hydrogen ions in a water solution and has a pH of more than 7.

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