Physical Science Chapter 3

Front

What is the building block of matter?

Back

Atom

Front

What form of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Back

Solid

Front

What is formed when atoms of two or more elements join together?

Back

Compound

Front

What form of matter has no definite shape or volume?

Back

Gas

Front

What does an element's atomic number represent?

Back

The number of protons it has.

Front

What is a substance made of only one type of atom called?

Back

Element

Front

What is the term for a mixture where the composition is uniform throughout?

Back

Homogeneous mixture

Front

What is the term for a mixture where the composition is not uniform throughout?

Back

Heterogeneous mixture

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns into a gas without becoming a liquid?

Back

Sublimation

Front

What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?

Back

Volume