Classification of matter Flashcards
1
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Pure substance
A
Matter with specific composition
2
Q
Element
A
composed of one type of atom
3
Q
Compound
A
composed of two or more elements combined in a definite ratio
4
Q
Mixture
A
- Two or more substances that are physically mixed
- retains it characteristics properties
- can be separated by physical methods
5
Q
Homogeneous
A
- composition is uniform throughout
- different parts of the mixture are not visible
6
Q
Hetereogeneous
A
- composition is not uniform
- different parts of the mixture is visible
