Elements Flashcards
1
Q
a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
A
element
2
Q
a sample of matter, either a simple element or a single compound, that has no definite chemical and physical properties
A
Pure substance
3
Q
an element that is shinny and that conducts heat and electricity well
A
metal
4
Q
an element that conducts heat and electricity poorly
A
nonmetal
5
Q
elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals
A
metalloid
