classification of matter Flashcards
1
Q
homogeneous
A
solution composed of 2 or more substances
2
Q
heterogeneous
A
colloid and suspension
3
Q
colloid
A
particles don’t settle (gas, liquid, solid)
1 to 100 nanometers
4
Q
suspension
A
solid particles large enough for sedimentation
bigger than 100 nanometers
5
Q
pure substance
A
- can be divided or separated by physical or chemical methods
- substances composed by the same type of matter or particle
- its composition is fixed and defined
6
Q
compounds
A
- can be chemically separated
- pure substances of 2 or more different elements in defined portions
-are presented by a formula to show which element are combined