Classification of matter Flashcards

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1
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Define matter

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Anything that has mass and occupies space.

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2
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Define a molecule

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Smallest particle of an element or compound that can exist.

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3
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Define an atom

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Smallest particle of an element that can take place in a chemical reaction.

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4
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Define a compound

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A pure substance that consists of 2 or more elements chemically joined together in fixed ratios.

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5
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Define a substance

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Something that consists of 1 type of matter has a constant composition and cannot be separated into simpler components by physical means.

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6
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Define a homogeneous mixture

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A mixture of uniform composition which all components are in the same phase.

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7
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Define a heterogeneous mixture

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A mixture of non uniform composition and consists of visibly different substances or phases.

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Define suspension

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A heterogeneous mixture of solid particles mixed with a liquid, which the solid does not dissolve in the liquid.

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9
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Define emulsion

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A heterogeneous mixture with a stable distribution of a liquid in another liquid.

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10
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define solution

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a homogeneous mixture of a solute and solvent

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11
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define solute

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a substance that is dissolved in the solution

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12
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define solvent

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a substance in which another substance is dissolved

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13
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define concentration

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the amount of solute per unit volume of solution

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14
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distinguish between chemical and physical properties

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chemical properties mean if altered will/can change the chemical nature of a substance while physical properties are those that can change without altering the chemical nature of a substance

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15
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define strength

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ability of a material to resist stress and strain

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16
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define malleable

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ability to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking

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17
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define ductile

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ability to be stretched into a wire

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18
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define ferromagnetic

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a substance that can be easily magnetized so as to easily be attracted to a magnet

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19
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what is a magnetic alloy

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metals that contain at least 1 of the 3 main magnetic elements (iron. copper, nickel)

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20
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define melting point

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Temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid

21
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define boiling point

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the temperature of a liquid at which its vapor pressure equals the external (atmospheric) pressure

22
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what is a semi-conductor

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a substance that can conduct electricity under certain conditions

23
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what is the difference between physical and chemical change

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physical change is when no new substance is formed while chemical change is when a new substance or substances is formed

24
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what is thermal conductivity

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ability of a material to conduct heat

25
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what are thermal conductors and insulators

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conductor- allow heat (energy) to pass through them

insulators- do not allow heat (energy) to pass through them

26
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define electrical conductivity

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ability of a material to conduct electricty

27
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what are electrical conductors and insulators

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conductors- substances that allow the passage of electric currents
insulators-substances that resist the flow of electric current

28
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define mixture

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consists of different particles mixed together but not chemically joined

29
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give 5 properties of metals

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high melting and boiling points
malleable and ductile
shiny lusture 
high density
good electrical conductor
good heat conductor
some have magnetic properties
all solids (except mercury at room temp)
30
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give 4 properties of non-metals

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many are gases at room temperature
low densities
they are brittle solids
good insulators (only carbon is a good conductor)
poor electrical conductors (except graphite)

31
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what is the difference between simple distillation and fractional distillation

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simple distillation is for a solid and liquid mixture while fractional distillation is for a liquid and liquid mixture provided they boil at different temperatures

32
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name 3 magnetic substances

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iron nickel and cobalt

33
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what is bromine at room temp

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a liquid

34
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who created the periodic table

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Dmitri Mendeleev

35
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where are non-metals found on the periodic table

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right hand side, including hydrogen

36
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what is group 17

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Halogens

37
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what is group 18

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noble gases

38
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what are halogens

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diatomic molecules that exist in all 3 phases at room temp

39
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what are noble gases

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non reactive monoatomic gases

40
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where are metals found on the periodic table

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left hand side

41
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what is group 1

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alkali metals

42
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what is group 2

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alkaline earth metals

43
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what is group 3-12

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transition metals

44
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name 5 characteristics of metalloids

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poor electrical conductors (conductivity increases with an increase in temp)
brittle
solids at room temp
not malleable 
not ductile
45
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name 4 chemical properties

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flammable
corrosive
explosive
combusts
pH
46
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name 5 physical properties

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melting point
boiling point
density(mass per unit volume)
malleability
smell
47
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what do ‘A’ and ‘Z’ represent on the periodic table

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A- atomic mass

Z- atomic number

48
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name 3 uses of magnetic material

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compass
MRI
speakers
bank cards (chip)

49
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define an element

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pure substance consisting of only one type of atom