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matter
Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Matter | Anything that has mass and takes up space |
| Atom | The smallest particle of an element that retains the chemical identity of the element |
| Molecule | A group of two or more atoms joined together by chemical bonds |
| Element | A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by physical or chemical means |
| Compound | A substance that contains two or more different elements chemically joined and has the same composition throughout |
| Pure Substance | Substance made up of one type of matter |
| Mixture | Substance made up of multiple types of matter |
| Homogeneous | Mix where particles are evenly distributed |
| Heterogeneous | Mix where particles are NOT evenly distributed |