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Elements
Essential Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| An element | is a substance that cannot be split into simpler substances by chemical means |
| A compound | is a substance made of 2 or more different elements chemically combined |
| A mixture | contains of two or more different substances mingled together but not chemically combined |
| An atom | is the smallest part of an element that still has the properties of that element |
| 3 particles found in atoms | protons, electrons and neutrons |