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B2 Ch 1 Lesson 2
Classifying Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Element | A substance that cannot be broken down into any other substance by chemical or physical means. |
| 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. |
| Molecule | A neutral group of two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds. |
| Compound | A substance made of two or more elements chemically combined in a specific ratio, or proportion. |
| Chemical Formula | Symbols that show the elements in a compound and the ratio of atoms. |
| Mixture | Two or more substances that are together in the same place but their atoms are not chemically bonded. |