topic 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Element
A
Pure substance that cannot be broken down into anything simpler by chemical means.
2
Q
Physical Property
A
A property of matter that does not involve a chemical change (what they look like)
3
Q
Chemical Property
A
A property of matter that changes during a chemical reaction (how they behave)
4
Q
Monatomic
A
A molecule that contains only one atom.
5
Q
Diatomic
A
A molecule that contains two atoms
6
Q
Molecule
A
A small group of atoms bonded together.
7
Q
Bond
A
An electrostatic force of attraction that holds particles together.
