Modeling Matter Vocabulary

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Concept

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A general idea being described or considered

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Periodic

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Definition of "periodic"

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predict

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to tell about something in advance

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Compound

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A substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds.

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Element

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A substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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Heterogeneous

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Describes something that does not have a uniform structure or composition throughout.

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Homogeneous

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Describes something that has a uniform structure or composition throughout.

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Mixture

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