classification of matter Flashcards
Matter
Matter is anything that has mass and volume
Mass
Mass is anything that has matter
Element
A substance that has all atoms of the same identity
Compound
2 or more atoms that are combined in fixed proportions
Mixture
made up of two or more substance that can be separated
Heterogeneous mixture
different materials can be distinguished
Homogeneous mixture
two or more gaseous, liquid, or solid substances are blended evenly
Physical properties
two or more gaseous, liquid, or solid substances are blended evenly
Physical change
change in size, shape, or state of matter for an object
Chemical properties
characteristics of a substance that indicates it can change chemically
Chemical change
a change of one substance into another
Solution
they cannot be seen with a microscope and do not settle
Suspension
visible particles settle
Adhesive
ability to stick to other surfaces.
Cohesive
ability to stick to itself
Tyndall effect
scattering of a beam of light by a medium containing small suspended particles
Condensation
water which collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it.the conversion of a vapor or gas to a liquid.
Colloid
You can see the beam of light