Atom
the smallest particle of an element that retains its identity in a chemical reaction
Matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space
Solid
A form of matter that has a definite shape and volume; strong ionic bonds
liquid
A state of matter that has no definite shape but has a definite volume.
Gas
A state of matter with no definite shape or volume
Mixture
A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined
heterogeneous mixture
A mixture in which different materials can be distinguished easily
homogeneous mixture
A mixture in which substances are evenly distributed throughout the mixture
Compound
A substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds. Can be separated by chemical means
Molecule
A group of atoms bonded together
Element
A pure substance made of only one kind of atom
ionic bond
Formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another
Proton
positively charged particle
Neutron