chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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matter

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anything that has mass and takes up volume

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2
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compisition

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what something is made of

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3
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structure

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what something is made of and how the components are arranged

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4
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atom

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the fundamental unit of matter

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5
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element

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made up of only one type of atom

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6
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compounds

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composed of more than one element, bound in fixed ratios

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7
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molecules

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groups of atoms that bind together and behave as a single unit

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8
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mixtures

  • homogeneous
  • heterogeneous
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contain more than one substance, not bound in a fixed ratio
-components mix evenly
-components do not mix evenly
difference from compounds: can be separated into there individual components without changing the id of a substance

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9
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solids

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definite shape definite volume

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10
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liquid

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definite volume

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11
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gas

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no definite shape or volume

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12
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physical properties

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can be measured without changing the identity of a substance

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13
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chemical properties

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can not be measured without changing the identity of a substance

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14
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energy

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the ability to do work

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15
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potential energy

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energy that is stored

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16
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kinetic energy

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the energy of motion

17
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exothermic change

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releases heat energy

18
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endothermic change

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absorbs heat energy