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| alloy | a solution of two or more metals |
| atom | the smallest particle of an element that has the chemical properties of that element |
| chemical formula | a group of symbols and numbers that shows the elements that make up a compound |
| chemical properties | characteristics of matter that describe how it changes when it reacts with other matter |
| chemical symbol | one or more letters used to stand for the name of an element |
| compound | a substance made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined |
| element | a substance that cannot be broken down into any other substance by ordinary chemical means |
| mixture | a combination of two or more substances that can be separated by physical means |
| molecule | a particle made up of a group of atoms that are chemically bonded |
| physical properties | characteristics of matter that can be measured or detected by the senses |
| solute | the material present in the smaller amount in a solution; the substance dissolved in a solutin |
| solution | a mixture in which the different particles are spread evenly throughout the mixture |
| solvent | the material present in the greater amount in a solution; the substance in a solution, usually a liquid, that dissolves another substance |
| substance | matter that always has the same makeup and properties; wherever it may be found |
