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PS unit 5
Level 1 terms/definition - Classification of Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Matter | Any substance that has mass and volume |
| Atom | smallest particle of matter that has its own physical and chemical properties |
| Molecule | Multiple atoms (same or different) chemically bonded together. Can be the same type of an atom |
| Element | A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means |
| Compound | Two or more elements chemically bonded together |
| Mixture | Two or more substances physically combined (not chemically combined) |
| Homogeneous Mixture | A mixture with a uniform composition |
| Heterogeneous Mixture | A mixture in which the composition is not uniform |