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Matter vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atom | A basic unit of matter that has a nucleus with protons and neutron, and electrons around the nucleus. |
| Matter | Matter is everything around us. It is made up by atoms and molecules. Has mass and takes up space. Cannot be created or destroyed. |
| Molecule | Made up of 2 or more atoms held together by a chemical bond. |
| Element | atoms or molecules made up of a single type of atom. |
| Compound | molecules made up of 2 or more different types of atoms |
| Pure Substance | made up of one type of matter (can be element or molecule) |
| Mixture | a substance made up of multiple types of matter. |
| Heterogeneous Mixture | a mixture where the particles are NOT even;y distributed |
| Homogeneous Mixture | a mixture where the particles are evenly distributed |