3.1 Elements Flashcards
1
Q
a substance that can not 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 definite chemical and physical properties
A
pure substance
3
Q
the one type of particle that an element contains
A
atom
4
Q
characteristic properties
A
the properties that do not depend on the amount of each element
5
Q
an element that is shiny and conducts heat and electricity well
A
metal
6
Q
an element that conducts heat and electricity poorly
A
nonmetal
7
Q
an element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals
A
metalloid
