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
if you cannot go back to the original substance what change is this?
chemical
what is it called when atoms rearrange to form new substances?
chemical change
what are 8 physical properties?
- luster
- malleable
- hardness
- melting & boiling point
- electrical conductivity
- ductile
- density
- solubility
what is the scientific term for dissolving?
solubility
what does luster mean?
shiny
what does malleable mean?
to be able to hammer or press it firmly
what does ductile mean?
can be drawn out into a thin wire
what are 6 chemical properties?
- flammable
- radioactive
- corrosive
- toxicity
- pH levels
- reactivity
what does corrosive mean?
solids, mainly metals, are eaten away as a result of oxidation
what is rusting?
rusting is the oxidation of something due to the air and moisture
what is the difference between rusting and corrosion?
rusting is due to air & moisture, corrosion is due to oxidation
what is intensive property?
it doesn’t matter how much substance there is
what are 4 examples of intensive properties?
- density
- boiling & melting point
- viscosity
- color
what is viscosity?
measure of somethings resistance to change its shape/movement
what is extensive property?
it does depend on how much substance there is
what are 3 examples of extensive property?
- mass
- length
- volume
what are 5 intensive physical properties?
- color
- odor
- luster
- freezing & boiling point
- malleability
what are 2 examples of extensive physical properties?
- density
- volume
a change in state is what type of change?
physical
a change in composition is what type of change?
chemical
a change in shape is what kind of change?
physical
do both physical and chemical changes involve energy changes?
yes
when a substance breaks down into its elements, what kind of change is this?
chemical