classifying materials Flashcards
an element:
is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances be chemical means
compound
a pure substance made of two or more different elements that are chemically combined
mixture
made of two or more different types of particle mingled together
atom
is the smallest particle of an element that can exist
physical change,2.e.g ?
is one in which no new substance is made. e.g. ice melting, crushing a can.
chemical change, 2 e.g.?
chemical changes cause new substances to form. e.g. fireworks exploding, milk turning sour.
2 example of elements
oxygen, gold
2 e.g. of compounds
water, carbon dioxide
2 e.g. of mixtures
air, salt+water
4 properties of metal element or compounds
strong,
solid,
ductile,
shiny
4 properties of non metallic elements of compounds
dull,
poor conductor of heat,
poor conductor of electricity ,
low boiling + melting points