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Matter and Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | the smallest unit of matter that retains the chemical identity of the element |
| Chemical formula | represents the type and number of atoms present in a particular substance |
| Chemical symbol | one or two letters representing a chemical element |
| Compound | composed of two or more different elements that are chemically combined |
| Element | a pure substance composed of the same type of atom throughout |
| Molecule | refers to the simplest unit of a chemical compound that can exist; formed when two or more atoms combine chemically |