Elements Flashcards

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A substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means

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Element

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A sample of matter, either a single element or a single compound, that has definite chemical and physical properties

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Pure Substance

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3
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An element that is shiny and that conducts heat and electricity well

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Metal

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An element that conducts heat and electricity poorly

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Nonmetal

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