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Chapter 4 flashcards
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Science
8th Grade
10/29/2012

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Element 

 

Definition
An element is a pure substance that cannot be seperated into similar substances by physical or chemical means.
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Pure Substances

 

Definition
A pure substance is a substance in  which there is only one type of particle.
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Metals

 

Definition
Are shiny and they conduct heat energy and electric current. are also malleable.
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Nonmetals

 

Definition
Do not conduct heat or electric current, and the solid nonmetals are dull in appearance.
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Metalloids

 

Definition
Are called semi-conductors. they have properties of both metals and nonmetals. some are shiny, some are dull. Are somewhat ductile and malleable. some conduct heat, others cannot
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Compound
Definition
A substance made up of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds.
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Sodium Chloride-salt

Sodium+Chlorine

Definition

Carbon Monoxide-a deadly gas

Carbon+Oxygen

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Th ratios of elements of a cmpound
Definition
elements do not randomly join to form compounds. elements join in a specific ratio according to their masses in form of a compound.
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Properties of compounds
Definition
As an element does, each compound has is own physical properties. these include melting point, density, and color.
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