part one Flashcards
matter
is anything that has mass and takes up space.
Mixture
is made of two or more substances-
elements, compounds, or both-that are together in the same
place but are not chemically combined.
Physical Property
is a
characteristic of a pure substance that can be observed without
changing it into another substance.
Homogeneous Mixture
are so evenly mixed that you can’t see the different
parts.
Chemical Property
characteristic of a pure substance that describes its ability to
change into different substances.
Heterogeneous Mixture
you can see the different parts.
Atom
is the basic particle from which all elements are made.
Solution
is an example of a homogeneous mixture.
Element
is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into any other sub-
stances by chemical or physical means.
Chemistry
Molecule
groups of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
Chemical Bond
which is a force of attraction
between two atoms.
Chemical Formula
which shows the elements in the compound and the ratio of atoms.
Compound
is a pure substance made of two or more elements chemically com-
bined in a set ratio.