2.

5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity
Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds
2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change
– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms

– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals

2.5 Atoms and Molecules

Atoms
– smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element and can enter into a chemical
combination

– (Greek) atomos, - “indivisible”

Molecules

– consists of two or more atoms joined by strong forces called chemical bonds

2.6 Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical Property

– not associated with a change in its chemical composition.

– ex: density, color, hardness, melting and boiling points, & electrical conductivity

Physical Change

– change in the state or properties of matter without any accompanying change in the chemical
identities of the substances contained in the matter

– ex: magnetizing and demagnetizing metals