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Matter
atoms, elements, molecules, compounds, mixtures, solutions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | smallest basic particle of an element, that still has properties of that element |
| element | smallest particles of matter |
| nucleus | contains protons and neutrons |
| proton | found in the nucleus, is the atomic number |
| neutron | found in the nucleus, has no charge |
| electron | found outside of the nucleus |
| Periodic Table | where elements are organized with information about each |
| matter | anything that takes up space and has volume |
| compound | when two or more different atoms join |
| molecule | when atoms join |
| mixture | when substances combine, can easily be separated |
| solution | when substances combine and one substance dissolves into another |
| dissolve | when the atoms of one substance spread evenly throughout another |
| solute | what is being dissolved |
| solvent | what something is being dissolved into |
| solids | These have a definite shape and volume |
| liquids | These take the shape of the container but have a definite volume |
| gases | These take the shape and volume of the container |
| H2O | an example of a compound |
| O-O | an example of a molecule |
| Helium | an example of a gas |
| ice | an example of a solid |
| gasoline | an example of a liquid |
| negative | the charge an electron has |
| positive | the charge a proton has |