Chapter 1- Matter Flashcards
Mass
Measurement of amount of matter
Matter
Defined as anything that takes up space
Atom
Smallest unit of an element that maintains identity
Element
A pure substance that cannot be broken down and is made up one atom
Compound
Substance that can be broken down
Extensive property
Depend on amount of matter present
Intensive property
Does not depend on amount of matter present
Change of state
Change of substance from one state to another
Solid
Definite volume and shape
Liquid
Definite volume but indefinite shape
Gas
Indefinite volume and shape
Plasma
High temp physical state of matter In which atoms loose most of their electrons particles that make up atoms
Reactants
Substances that react in a chemical change
Products
Substances that are formed in a chemical change