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Changes of Matter
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chemical Change | A change that results in a new substance being made |
| Physical Change | A change that changes the physical make up of something |
| Chemical Property | A property that determines the chemical structure |
| Physical Property | A property of somethings physical structure |
| Synthesis | When two elements are added together |
| Decompostion | When the element breaks down into two pieces |
| Single Replacement | When two elements replace each other and one is left out |
| Double Replacement | When two elements exchange partners |
| Atom | The basic unit of matter |
| Molecule | A group of atoms with the same properties |
| Conservation of Mass | The principle saying that matter can't be made or destroyed |