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Introduction to Matter

vocabulary words from Prentice Hall Physical Science Chapter 1.

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Chemistrythe study of the properties of matter and how matter changes
MatterThe particles that make up everything in the universe
Elementa substance that cannot be broken down into any other substances by chemical or physical means
AtomsTiny particles that make up atoms.
Atomic SymbolOne or two letters that represent an element.
CompoundA substance made of two or more elements chemically combined in a specific ratio.
FormulaShows the ratio of elements in a compound.
MixtureMade from two or more substances--elements, compounds, or both, that are together in the same place but are not chemically combined.
Physical ChangeA change that alters the form or appearance of a material but not the chemmical composition.
Chemical ChangeA change in matter that produces new substances.
Physical & Chemical ChangesTwo basic ways matter can change.
WeightThe measure of the force of gravity on an object.
MassThe measurement of how much matter an object contains.
SI unitsInternational Units for measuring matter.
VolumeThe amount of space that matter occupies.
DensityThe amount of matter in a specified space.
Chemical BondThe force that holds two atoms together.
MoleculeA combinatino of two or more atoms that are bonded together.
ElectrolysisA method that breaks down a copper compound.


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Lone Star College / Houston Community College
Houston, TX

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