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Chemistry CH1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | the basic particle from which all elements are made; the smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element |
| chemical bond | the force of attraction that holds two atoms together. |
| chemical change | a change in which one or more substances combine or break apart to form new substances |
| chemical energy | a form of energy that is stored in chemical bonds between atoms |
| chemical property | a characteristic of a substance that describes its ability to change into different substances |
| chemical formula | symbols that show the elements in a compound and the ratio of atoms |
| chemistry | the study of the properties of matter and how matter changes |
| compound | a substance made of two or more elements chemically combined in a specific ratio, or proportion |