Chem Flashcards
is the physical material of the universe. It is anything that occupies space and has mass
Matter
has a define volume, with particles that cohere rigidly. the shape can be independent of its container
Solid
Materials which exist in regular, repeating geometric patterns.
Crystalline
solids with no shape or form geometric configuration is irregular
Amorphous solid
has define volume but no specific shape; it assumes the shape of its container; very slightly compressible
Liquid
has no fixed volume or shape; it takes on the shape and volume of its container
Gas
is a form of matter with definite composition and distinct properties
Pure Substance
a pure substance made up of one kind of atom.
are substances that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by chemical or physical means
Element
is a substance that is composed of two or more elements chemically combined in definite and constant proportions.
Compound
is a combination of to or more substance in variable proportions
Mixture
the same properties throughout the system or having one phase only; composition can be varied. It is called
Homogeneous ,,, Solution
the individual substances ramain essentially the same as they were before being mixed; or having two or more phases
Heterogeneous
particles can be seen through the Tyndall effect
Colloids
the parts may be distinguished since the materials are heavy enough to settle down
suspension
parts are very large, distinguishable even under an unaided eye.
Coarse
are those qualities or characteristics possessed by substance by which we are able to identify the form of matter from another
Properties