classification of matter Flashcards
what are the 2 categories of matter
mixture & pure substance
which category does the element & compound belong to?
pure substance
the mixture category includes what 2 parts?
heterogeneous mixture & homogeneous mixture
what is the global term for substance with a definite composition?
chemical
what is mass?
the amount of matter
what is anything with mass & volume?
matter
what is the amount of 3 dimensional space an object occupies called?
volume
what part of an element is the chemical identity?
number of protons
what parts of elements are smaller than atoms, but not part of the element identity?
protons, neutrons, electrons
what is an element?
a pure substance which cannot be broken down into simple stable substances
can a compound or element be broken down into simple stable substances?
compound
what is a compound?
substance that can be broken down into simple stable substances
how many atoms makes an element?
1
how are compounds made?
atoms of 2+ elements that are chemically bonded
if you can go back to the original substance what change is this?
physical