3.1 Elements Flashcards
1
Q
a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
A
element
2
Q
a sample of matter, either a single element or a single compound, that has a definite chemical and physical properites
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
nonmetal
5
Q
elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals
A
metalloid
6
Q
properties that each element can be identified with
A
characteristic properties
