Properties of Matter

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a compound?

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A substance made of two or more chemically combined elements.

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What does a drawing with more than one atom that are chemically bonded represent?

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Compound.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, like a Switch drink.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that does not have a uniform composition, where different components can be seen.

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Is gravity considered matter?

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False.

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound is made of chemically combined elements, while a mixture is made of physically combined substances.

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Can a compound be separated into its components?

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Yes, but only through chemical reactions.

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What is the smallest unit of matter?

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An atom.