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Unit 1
Unit 1: Classification and States of Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atom | A small particle that is the building block of matter. |
| compound | A substance containing atoms of two or more different elements bonded together. (must be two different elements) |
| element | A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances. |
| molecule | Two or more atoms that are held together by covalent bonds and act as a unit, i.e. O2 |
| kinetic energy | Energy an object has due to its motion. |
| potential energy | Stored energy due to the interactions between objects or particles. |
| thermal energy | The result of the motion of all the particles, and the distance and attractions between those particles in the system. |
| thermal contraction | A decrease in a material's volume when the temperature is decreased. |
| thermal expansion | An increase in a material's volume when the temperature is increase. |
| vaporization | The change in state from a liquid to a gas. |