(Chap 1) Properties of Matter Flashcards
it is defined as the study of
matter and the changes it undergoes
chemistry
Everything in the universe has a _____________
connection.
“chemical”
types of pure substance
element and compound
two types of matter
pure substance
mixture
has constant chemical composition and distinct
properties
pure substance
Fundamental substance; cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical methods
element
substance composed of two
more elements in fixed
proportions; separable into
simpler substances only by
chemical methods
compound
example of element in pure substance
sodium (Na)
chlorine (Cl2)
example of compound in pure substance
sodium chloride (NaCl)
consists of two or more pure substances that retain their identities
mixture
two types of mixture
heterogenous and homogenous
mixture not uniform in composition and properties
heterogenous
example of mixture
milk
halo-halo
mixture having uniform composition and properties throughout
homogenous
also called solutions
homogenous