Matter and Bonding Introduction

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Matter

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anything that has a mass and takes up space (volume)

Has a density

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Mixture

Back

2 or more substances physically combined

Can be physically separated

Each component of the mixture retains its original properties

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Homogeneous Mixture

Back

uniform distribution of particles

solution

(aq)

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Heterogeneous Mixture

Back

nonuniform distribution of particles

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(Pure) Substance

Back

substance made up of only one type of particle

Front

Element

Back

simplest form of matter

cannot be chemically broken down

includes the diatomics

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Compound

Back

2 or more different substances chemically combined in a fixed ratio

can be chemically broken down

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Chemical Bond

Back

a force that holds groups of two or more atoms together and makes them function as a unit

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Bond is Formed

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Energy is Released

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Bond is Broken

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Energy is Absorbed