8th Grade Vocabulary All Catergories

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What is an Element?

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A fundamental substance that cannot be broken down by chemical means

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What is a Compound?

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

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What is a Mixture?

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

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What is a Homogeneous Mixture?

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A mixture that is uniform in composition throughout

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What is a Heterogeneous Mixture?

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A mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed.

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What is the Periodic Table of Elements?

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A chart that organizes all known elements by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What is an Atom?

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A small particle that makes up matter

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What is a Molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together

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What is a Subscript in a chemical formula?

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A number written slightly below and to the right of a chemical symbol, indicating the number of atoms.

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What is a Coefficient in a chemical formula?

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A number that appears in front of a chemical formula and indicates the number of molecules or atoms of the substance.