This document provides definitions and examples for key chemistry concepts including: - Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space, while things like thoughts are not matter. - Pure substances consist of only one type of particle, while mixtures contain more than one substance that may be either homogeneous or heterogeneous. - Elements are pure substances that cannot be broken down further, while compounds are made of two or more elements. - Physical changes alter the form or state of a substance without changing its chemical makeup, unlike chemical changes which create new substances.