Elements,compounds,&mixtures Flashcards
anything that has mass and takes up space
matter
matter that is either an ELEMENT or a COMPOUND
pure substances
all of the ATOMS are alike and CANNOT be separated by physical or chemical means
elements
2 or MORE DIFFERENT ELEMENTS
compund
2 or more SUBSTANCES that can be easliy seperated by physical means
mixtures
mixture of different and easily distinguishable materials
heterogeneous mix
two or more gaseous,liquids, or solid substances belnded equality
homogeneous mix
mixture with LARGER partcles
colloid
mixture in which visible particles settle
suspension mixture
mixture of two or more materials that dissolve equally (EX) salt water
solution
the thing that is dissolved (EX) salt
solute
thing that does the dissolving (EX) H20
solvent