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Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | the basic unit of a chemical element. An atom has a nucleus filled with protons and neutrons. All the electrons are in a cloud outside the nucleus. |
| Molecule | The smallest unit in a chemical element or compound that has the chemical properties of the element of compound |
| Matter | anything that has a mass and takes up space is matter |
| Compound | a substances made up of two or more atoms |
| Element | a substance made up of entirely one atom |
| Pure Substance | made up of one type of matter |
| Homogeneous | evenly distributed matter throughout |
| Heterogeneous | not evenly distributed |
| Mixture | a substance made up of multiple types of matter |