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Matter Vocab
Matter, Molecules, and Atoms
| Matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space; cannot be created or destroyed; made up of atoms and molecules |
| Atoms | The basic unit of matter that has a nucleus, which contains protons and neutrons |
| Molecules | A group of two or more atoms held together by a chemical bond |
| Element | Atoms or molecules made up of a single type of atom; has nothing else mixed with it; example: oxygen |
| Compound | A mix of two or more elements; example: H20 |
| Pure Substance | A substance made up of one type of matter; can be element or compound; has constant composition |
| Mixture | A substance made up of multiple types of matter; has a variable composition |
| Heterogeneous | A mixture where the parties are NOT evenly distributed |
| Homogeneous | A mixture where the particles are evenly distributed |