chapter 3 vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simper 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
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
an element that has properties of both metals and nonmatals
A
matalloid
