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Chemistry
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the study of changes that occur in atoms and molecules
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Chemical
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A substance that has a definite makeup
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Mass
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how much space something takes up
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Matter
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a physical object
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Atom
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what makes up a chemical element
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Element
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the combination of one type of atom
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Compound
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the combination of multiple elements
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Extensive Property
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characteristics of elements that can change
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Intensive Property
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characteristics of elements that are specific to a certain element
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Physical Change
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changes that happen and do not change the type of element
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Physical Property
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a change that can be observed
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Change in State
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when the state changes
ex. melting from solid to liquid |
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solid
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state that has a certain shape and volume
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liquid
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state that has a certain volume but the shape can change
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gas
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state with no specific shape or volume
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plasma
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state with extremely high heat where atoms are changed
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Chemical Property
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the ability for a substance to change
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Chemical Change
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when substances are changed into different substances
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Chemical Reactions
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when substances are changed into different substances
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reactant
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the substances involved in chemical reactions
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group
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vertical columns on the periodic table
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families
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vertical columns on the periodic table, same as group
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period
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horizontal rows in periodic table
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metal
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an element that conducts heat and electricity
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nonmetal
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element that is bad and conducting heat and electricity
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metalloid
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an element with characteristics of metals and nonmetals
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