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Atoms
the basic unit of chemical element
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | The basic unit of a chemical element. |
| Matter | Physical substance in general that takes up space. |
| Molecule | A group of atoms bonded together. |
| Element | A single substance that is not mixed with another one. |
| Compound | A thing that is composed of two or more elements. |
| homogenous | of the same kind; alike. |
| hetergenous | diverse in character or content. |
| mixture | two or more substances which have been combined such that each substance retains its own chemical identity. |
| pure substance | A pure substance is a sample of matter with both definite and constant composition with distinct chemical properties. |