CLASSIFICATION OF MATTER Flashcards
Matter that can’t be physically separated
Mixture
Two types of Mixture
Homogenous( solution)- uniformed in composition
Heterogenous - isn’t uniformed in composition ( two kinds - Colloids and Suspensions)
Cannot be physically separated
Pure Substance
Two types of Pure Substance
Compound - can be chemically decomposed
Element - can’t be chemically decomposed
Pure Substance is a form of matter that has?
A definite (constant) composition and distinct properties
Substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means.
Element
Substance composed of atoms of two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions, It can be separated only by chemical means into their pure components
Compound
Mixture is the combination of ?
two or more substance in which the substance retain their distinct identities
Is the composition of mixture that is the same throughout
Homogenous Mixture
The composition of the mixture is not uniform.
Heterogenous Mixture
Scattering of visible light by colloidal particles is called?
Tynddall Effect