Classification of Matter Flashcards
Matter
Is anything that has mass and volume.
Mass
Anything that has mass.
Element
A substance that has all atoms of the same identity.
Compound
A substance in which there are 2 or more atoms that are combined in fixed proportions.
Mixture
Mixtures are made up of 2 or more substances that can be separated.
Heterogeneous Mixture
A mixture in which different materials can be distinguished
Homogeneous Mixture
A mixture in which two or more gaseous, liquid, or solid substances are blended evenly.
Physical Properties
Any characteristic of a material that you can observe without changing the identity of the substances
Physical Change
A physical change is a 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
A homogenous mixture of particles so small they cannot be seen with a microscope and do not settle
Suspension
A heterogeneous mixture in which visible particles settle
Adhesive
Adhesion is the ability to stick to other surfaces.
Cohesive
Cohesive is the ability to stick to itself
Colloid
A type of mixture with particles that are larger but still do not settle
Tyndall effect
This is caused by the light bouncing off the larger particles called the Tyndall effect
Condensation
The conversion of a vapor or gas to a liquid.
Evaporation
The process of turning from a liquid into vapor.
