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Matter
Elements, Compounds, Mixtures
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| element | pure substance that can't be broken down into simpler substance by physical or chemical means |
| compound | two or more elements chemically combined |
| mixture | two or more substances that are not chemically combined |
| symbol | represents an element |
| formula | represents a compound |
| homogeneous | mixtures that are evenly mixed |
| heterogeneous | mixtures that are not evenly mixed |
| solute | part of a solution that is dissolved |
| solvent | part of a solution that is doing the dissolving |
| melting | solid to liquid |
| boiling | liquid to gas |
| sublimation | solid directly to gas |
| freezing | liquid to solid |
| condensation | gas to liquid |
| atom | smallest part of an element; building blocks of matter |