Classifications of Matter Flashcards
1
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Matter
A
Particles that have mass and take up space
2
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Pure Substance
A
Only one type of particle
3
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Element
A
- Type of Pure substance
- Unbonded Particles
- Most simplified particle
- Cannot be separated further
4
Q
Compound
A
- Type of Pure Substance
- Two or more different particles in a chemical bond
- Can only be separated by chemical means
5
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Molecule
A
- Type of pure substance
- Two or more particles in a bond
- Can only be separated by chemical means.
6
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Mixture
A
- More than one type of particle
- Can be separated by physical means
7
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Heterogeneous
A
- Type of mixture
- You can see different pieces
8
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Homogeneous/Solution
A
- Type of mixture
- Looks the same throughout
