Science, Matter, Energy, & Systems

Practice flashcards covering key concepts in science including matter, energy, cells, and their properties.

What is the field of study focused on discovering how nature works called?

Science

What is defined as anything that has mass and takes up space?

Matter

What are the three physical states of matter at a given pressure and temperature?

Solid, liquid, and gas

What is an element?

A fundamental type of matter with a unique set of properties that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

Give an example of an element.

Gold or mercury

What are compounds?

Combinations of two or more different elements held together in fixed proportions.

Provide an example of a compound.

Water (H2O) or sodium chloride (NaCl)