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Science Vocab
science vocab for test Fri 11/11/22
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | the smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element. |
| compound | a substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds. |
| element | a substance that cannot be seperated or broken down into smaller substances by chemical means. |
| heterogeneous | describes something that does not have a uniform structure or composition throughout. |
| homogeneous | describes something that does have a uniform structure or composition throughout. |
| mixture | a combonation of two or more substances that are not chemically combined. |
| pure substance | a sample of matter, either a single element or a single compound, that has definite physical or chemical properties. |