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matter
matter vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atoms | the smallest particle of matter |
| element | pure substance containing only one kind of atom |
| compound | a pure substance containing two or more kinds of elements |
| mixture | two or more elements or compounds not chemically combined |
| molecule | two or more atoms bonded together to form the smallest unit of substance |
| homogeneous | mixture is uniform, the separate parts cannot be seen |
| heterogeneous | mixture that is not uniform, the separate parts can be seen |
| chemical formula | symbols and numbers used to show the elements and number of atoms in the compound or molecule |