Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Flashcards
1
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Elements
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Atoms are alike and cannot be separated.
2
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Compound
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Two or more elements combined.
3
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Mixtures
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Two or more substances that can easily be separated by physical means.
4
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Heterogeneous Mixture
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A mixture of different and easily distinguishable materials.
5
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Homogeneous Mixture
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Contains 2 or more gaseous liquid or solid materials.
6
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Colloid
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Mixture with large particles that never settle.
7
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Suspension
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Mixture with visible particles that settle.
8
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Solution, Solute, and Solvent
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Solution: Mixture of 2 or more evenly dissolved materials
Solute: The dissolved matter
Solvent: Dissolving matter
9
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Pure Substance
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Matter that is either an element or a compound.
10
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Matter
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Anything that has mass and takes up space.
