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Matter flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Matter | anything that has mass and takes up space. |
| atom | the basic unit of a chemical element. |
| molecule | a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction. |
| compound | a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture. |
| element | An element is a substance that is made entirely from one type of atom. |
| Pure substance | material that has constant composition (is homogeneous) and has consistent properties throughout the sample. |
| Mixture | a mixture made up of multiple types of matter |
| Heterogeneous Mixture | A mixture where the particles are not evenly distributed |
| Homogeneous Mixture | A mixture where the particles are evenly distributed. |