3.1 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
A
element
2
Q
a sample of matter, either a single element or s single compound, that has definite chemical and physical properites
A
pure substances
3
Q
an element that is shiny and that conducts heat and electricity well
A
metal
4
Q
an element that conducts heat and electricity poorly
A
nonmetal
5
Q
an element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals
A
metalloid
