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Holt Modern Chemistry Ch. 1 Matter & Change Flashcards

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2062942460ChemicalAny substance that has a definite composition.0
2062942461ChemistryThe study of the composition, structure and properties of matter and the changes it undergoes.1
2062942462AtomThe smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element.2
2062942463Change of StateA physical change of a substance from one state to another.3
2062942464Chemical ChangeA change in which one or more substances are converted into different substances.4
2062942465Chemical PropertyRelates to a substances ability to undergo changes that transform it into a different substance.5
2062942466Chemical ReactionA change in which one or more substances are converted into different substances.6
2062942467CompoundA substance that is made from the atoms of two or more elements that are chemically bonded.7
2062942468ElementA pure substance made of only one kind of atoms.8
2062942469Extensive PropertyDepend on the amount of matter that is present.9
2062942470GasState of matter that has neither definite volume nor definite shape.10
2062942471HeterogeneousMixtures that are not uniform throughout.11
2062942472HomogeneousMixtures that are uniform on composition.12
2062942473Intensive PropertyDo not depend on the amount of matter present.13
2062942474LiquidState of matter that has definite volume but indefinite shape.14
2062942475MassA measure of the amount of matter in a substance.15
2062942476MatterAnything that take up space and has mass.16
2062942477MixtureA blend of two or more kinds of matter, each of which retains its own identity and properties.17
2062942478Physical ChangeA change in a substance that does not involve a change in the identity of the substance.18
2062942479Physical PropertyA characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance.19
2062942480PlasmaHigh temperature physical state of matter in which the atoms lose their electrons.20
2062942481ProductThe substances that are formed by chemical changes.21
2062942482Pure substanceHas a fixed composition and every sample has exactly the same characteristic properties and the same composition.22
2062942483ReactantThe substances that react in a chemical change.23
2062942484SolidMatter that has a definite shape and a definite volume.24
2062942485SolutionAnother name for homogeneous mixtures.25
2062942486FamilyThe vertical columns of the periodic table.26
2062942487GroupThe vertical columns of the periodic table.27
2062942488MetalAn element that is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Malleable, ductile, and lustrous.28
2062942489MetalloidAn element that has some characteristics of metals and some characteristics of nonmetals.29
2062942490NonmetalAn element that is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.Brittle and not lustrous.30
2062942491PeriodThe horizontal rows of elements in the periodic table.31

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