C1 Flashcards
What is an atom?
The smallest part of an element that can exist
What is an element?
Substances made up of only one type of atom
What is a compound?
Two or more elements chemically bonded together
What is a mixture?
Two or more elements or compounds not chemically bonded
What is filtration?
Separates an insoluble solid from a liquid / we use funnel, filter paper and beaker (flask)
What is evaporation?
Bunsen burner / heat is needed for water to be evaporated, separates a soluble solid from a liquid
What is simple distillation?
Separates solvent from solution, separates a liquid solvent from a dissolved solid
What is fractional distillation?
Separates two or more liquids which have different boiling points
What is Paper chromatography?
Separates mixtures of substances dissolved in solvent