Definitions Flashcards
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Element
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A substance whose atoms are made up of an identical number of protons
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Molecule
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Two or more atoms bonded together
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Atom
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Smallest unit of matter
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Mole
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Mass of substance containing the same number of fundamental units as there are atoms in exactly 12.000 g of 12C
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Compound
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Two or more elements chemically bonded
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Valency
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The number of possible bonds that can be formed
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Polymers
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polymer, any of a class of natural or synthetic substances composed of very large molecules
