chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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definition of pure matter
A
a substance composed of only one type of atom/molecule
2
Q
definition of mixture
A
a substance composed of two or more atoms/molecules
3
Q
definition of element
A
a substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler one
4
Q
definition of compound
A
a substance composed of two or more elements
5
Q
What does a physical change do?
A
changes the appearance/state
6
Q
what does a chemical change do?
A
alters the composition of matter
7
Q
what is G
A
giga (10^9)
8
Q
What is M
A
mega (10^6)
9
Q
what is K
A
kilo (10^3)
10
Q
what is d
A
deci (10^-1)
11
Q
what is c
A
centi (10^-2)
12
Q
what is m
A
milli (10^-3)
13
Q
what is μ
A
micro (10^-6)
14
Q
what is n
A
nano (10^-9)
15
Q
what is p
A
pico (10^-12)
