Chapter 4 Glossary Terms

Anything that has mass and takes up space

A substance containing only one type of matter with a definite set of physical and chemical properties

At least 2 pure substances that are not chemically combined

A substance made of only one type of atom that can not be broken down

2 or more substances bonded together chemically

A property such as color, viscosity, luster, malleability or state

The rate at which a substance flows

The temperature at which a solid changes into a liquid

The temperature at which a liquid changes into a gas

A substances ability to dissolve in water

A substances mass per cm cubed or mL cubed

a property such as combustibility, reactivity with water, reactivity with air, toxicity, reactivity with acid, reactivity with a pure substance

an objects ability to burn in air

An objects ability to cause immediate harmful effects on plants and animals

A substances ability to resist chemical change