Earth Chemistry: Mass and Matter Section Flashcards
Definition of matter
Anything that takes up space and has mass
How are weight and mass different?
Weight involves gravity and mass is the amount of matter or atoms in an object
List the Physical Properties of Mass
!. Color 2. Shape 3. Texture 4. Hardness 5. Buoyancy 6. Density 7. Ductility 8. Solubility
List the Chemical Properties of Mass
- Combines easily with other substances 2. Combusts with other substances 3. Doesn’t combine 4. Doesn’t combust
What are the three forms of matter?
- Elemental matter 2. Mixtures 3. Compounds
The groups are based on ___________________________________ and ____ the atoms of the elements are joined together.
Which elements the matter contains
How
Elemental matter is a substance made ____________________________.
Entirely of the same element
It’s simplest form is a _______, ________ atom.
Single, unbonded
Example: ______, ____, and argon are elements that exist as single atoms. They are gases found in the __________.
Helium
Neon
Atmosphere
Some elemental matter is made of _________. Solid sulfur contains molecules made of 8 sulfur atoms.
Molecules
Another form of elemental matter is a ____ _____. In this common form, the atoms are formed by metallic bonding.
Pure
Metal
Compounds are when ______________________________________________________________.
Different atoms of different elements join by chemical bonding
Compounds include _________ and _____ ______.
Molecules
Ionic
Solids
Mixtures may be any combination of different _________ and _________ matter.
Compounds
Elemental
The different substances in a mixtures _____ ______ by chemical bonds. It is possible to separate the different substances using _________ methods.
Aren’t
Joined
Physical
