Chap 2 Matter Flashcards
Chemistry
The study of matter and it’s changes
Matter
Matter is anything you can hold or touch. It has to also have mass
Element
A substance that can’t be divided into into simpler things chemically.
Atoms
Smallest unit of matter
Compound
two or more different elements that are chemically combined
Molecule
The smallest unit of a substance
Chemical Formula
A combination of symbols and numbers that represent the new substance
Pure substance
It is a single element or compound that has definite chemical and physical properties
Mixture
Two or more substances that can be separated
Heterogeneous Mixture
Substances that can’t be mixed all the way
Homogeneous Mixture
The substances can be mixed together and the mixture is the same throughout
Miscible
Any substances that can be mixed together
Immiscible
Any substances that can’t be mixed together