classification of matter Flashcards

1
Q

what are the 2 categories of matter

A

mixture & pure substance

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2
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which category does the element & compound belong to?

A

pure substance

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3
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the mixture category includes what 2 parts?

A

heterogeneous mixture & homogeneous mixture

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4
Q

what is the global term for substance with a definite composition?

A

chemical

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5
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what is mass?

A

the amount of matter

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6
Q

what is anything with mass & volume?

A

matter

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7
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what is the amount of 3 dimensional space an object occupies called?

A

volume

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8
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what part of an element is the chemical identity?

A

number of protons

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9
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what parts of elements are smaller than atoms, but not part of the element identity?

A

protons, neutrons, electrons

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10
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what is an element?

A

a pure substance which cannot be broken down into simple stable substances

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11
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can a compound or element be broken down into simple stable substances?

A

compound

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12
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what is a compound?

A

substance that can be broken down into simple stable substances

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13
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how many atoms makes an element?

A

1

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14
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how are compounds made?

A

atoms of 2+ elements that are chemically bonded

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15
Q

if you can go back to the original substance what change is this?

A

physical

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16
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if you cannot go back to the original substance what change is this?

A

chemical

17
Q

what is it called when atoms rearrange to form new substances?

A

chemical change

18
Q

what are 8 physical properties?

A
  1. luster
  2. malleable
  3. hardness
  4. melting & boiling point
  5. electrical conductivity
  6. ductile
  7. density
  8. solubility
19
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what is the scientific term for dissolving?

A

solubility

20
Q

what does luster mean?

A

shiny

21
Q

what does malleable mean?

A

to be able to hammer or press it firmly

22
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what does ductile mean?

A

can be drawn out into a thin wire

23
Q

what are 6 chemical properties?

A
  1. flammable
  2. radioactive
  3. corrosive
  4. toxicity
  5. pH levels
  6. reactivity
24
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what does corrosive mean?

A

solids, mainly metals, are eaten away as a result of oxidation

25
Q

what is rusting?

A

rusting is the oxidation of something due to the air and moisture

26
Q

what is the difference between rusting and corrosion?

A

rusting is due to air & moisture, corrosion is due to oxidation

27
Q

what is intensive property?

A

it doesn’t matter how much substance there is

28
Q

what are 4 examples of intensive properties?

A
  1. density
  2. boiling & melting point
  3. viscosity
  4. color
29
Q

what is viscosity?

A

measure of somethings resistance to change its shape/movement

30
Q

what is extensive property?

A

it does depend on how much substance there is

31
Q

what are 3 examples of extensive property?

A
  1. mass
  2. length
  3. volume
32
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what are 5 intensive physical properties?

A
  1. color
  2. odor
  3. luster
  4. freezing & boiling point
  5. malleability
33
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what are 2 examples of extensive physical properties?

A
  1. density
  2. volume
34
Q

a change in state is what type of change?

A

physical

35
Q

a change in composition is what type of change?

A

chemical

36
Q

a change in shape is what kind of change?

A

physical

37
Q

do both physical and chemical changes involve energy changes?

A

yes

38
Q

when a substance breaks down into its elements, what kind of change is this?

A

chemical