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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Matter | occupies space and has mass and volume. |
| Pure Substances | every sample has the exact same properties and composition. Made of one kind of element or molecules must be an element or compound. |
| Elements | They are defined as pure substances made from only one type of atom. |
| Compounds | a substance that is made from the atoms of two or more elements that are CHEMICALLY COMBINED |
| Molecules | smallest possible unit of an element or compound that retains all of the properties of that element or compound. |
| Mixtures | a blend or a physical combination of two or more kinds of matter, each retains its own properties. They can be both homogeneous or heterogeneous. |
| Homogeneous Mixture | (solutions) mixtures that are uniform in composition |
| Heterogeneous Mixture | mixtures that are not uniform throughout |