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Changes of Matter
Review for test 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chemical Change | A change in which something new is formed |
| Physical Change | A change in a property of a substance that can be observed with the five senses |
| Chemical Property | A property of a substance that can not be observed and can only be changed through a chemical reaction |
| Physical Property | A property of a substance that is easily observed and changed |
| Synthesis | A chemical change in which two things become one |
| Decomposition | A chemical change in which a compound breaks down into its core components |
| Single Replacement | A chemical change in which one component is exchanged for another |
| Double Replacement | A chemical change in which components are traded between compounds |
| Atom | The smallest known unit of matter |
| Molecule | A combination of atoms |
| Conservation of Mass | Mass cannot be destroyed or created |
| Reactants |