The Composition, Structure, and Properties of Substances

Front

What is the region surrounding an atom's nucleus where electrons are most likely to be found?

Back

Electron cloud.

Front

What is an example of a pure element?

Back

Solid Gold (Au).

Front

What distinguishes a pure compound from a mixture?

Back

Pure compounds have specific atomic compositions, structures, and properties.

Front

What does flammability mean and what type of property is it?

Back

Flammability means the ability to burn and is a chemical property.

Front

Which property of a substance can give clues about its chemical makeup through its smell?

Back

Odor.

Front

What is a pure substance?

Back

A material made of only one type of particle, which can be an element or a compound.

Front

What is a mixture?

Back

A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.

Front

What is the difference between a physical property and a chemical property?

Back

Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance's identity, while chemical properties describe a substance's ability to undergo chemical changes.

Front

What is an example of a chemical change?

Back

Burning wood.

Front

What is the definition of a compound?

Back

A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.