EXAM Chapter 2: E. C. M. Flashcards
that which has mass and volume
matter
its the smallest unit of a substance that has the properties of that substance -
atom
two or more atoms bonded together -
pure substance
three classifications of matter -
elements
compounds
mixtures
they are a pure substance
ONE type of atom
CANNOT be broken down
element
they are a pure substance
with 2 or more DIFFERENT elements that are bonded together
can be broken down by chemical change
compounds
elements always combine in a ___________ _________ in compounds -
specific ratio
they are NOT a pure substance
are a combination of two or more substances
they are NOT chemically bonded
can be broken down by physical changes
mixtures
its the study of matter -
chemistry