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Matter Cards
Definitions of Matter, Atoms, and Molecules
| Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
| Atoms | The "building blocks" of the universe which are things used to create everything including molecules. |
| Molecules | The substances created through atoms when they make up a covalent bond. Example: H2O |
| Element | An element is a single substance said to be created through supernova explosions. |
| Compound | A compound is a substance created by two or more substances such as H2O. |
| Matter | The very thing that makes up everything in the universe and has three states known as the states of matter which are: solids, liquids, and gases. |