3.1 Elements Flashcards
1
Q
A substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
A
Elements
2
Q
a sample of matter, either a single element or a single compound, that has definite chemical and physical properties.
A
Pure substance
3
Q
an element that is shiny and that conducts heat and electricity well.
A
metal
4
Q
an element that conducts heat and electricity poorly.
A
nonmetel
5
Q
elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.
A
metalloid
