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Chemical

Substance with specific properties composed of matter.

compound substance

A chemical is a substance with specific properties composed of matter in a pure form, typically consisting of atoms or molecules. Chemicals are fundamental to all physical substances and can be natural or synthetic.

Etymology

The word 'chemical' derives from the Greek word 'khēmeia', referring to alchemy.

Explain Like I’m 5

A chemical is a substance made of tiny building blocks called atoms, and it can change into other substances when mixed with different things.

Fun Facts

Everything around us is made of chemicals
Water (H2O) is a chemical compound
The word 'chemistry' comes from the Greek word for black, referring to the color of some chemical substances

FAQ

What is a chemical:A substance composed of atoms or molecules
Can chemicals be found in everyday items:Yes, water and salt are examples
What determines a chemical's properties:The types of atoms it contains

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

matter substance

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

compound element mixture

Meronyms — Parts or Components

atoms molecules

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

physical substance

Indexes

biological classification material physical property

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