Describing and Classifying Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space is called?

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matter

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A single kind of matter that always has a specific makeup or composition is called:

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A substance

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A characteristic that can be observed without changing the matter into another type of matter is a:

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Physical Property

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What is an atom?

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Basic unit from which all matter is made.

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Element

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A substance made up of only one type of atom.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms held together by a chemical bond.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are together in the same place and atoms are NOT chemically combined.

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What is a mixture called that has parts that keep their own properties and are not chemically combined?

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Heterogeneous

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What is a mixture called when it is difficult or impossible to see the different parts?

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Homogeneous