exam 1 ch.1-2 Flashcards
chemical change
ONLY displayed by changing the composition of a substance.
Burning, rusting, flammability, toxicity, bubbles forming, looks/smells different, or no change at all.
physical change
Does not change substance composition.
Density, Freezing/Melting point. No changes of temperature
solid
Definite Shape (Does not flow)
Definite Volume (Non-compressible)
liquid
Indefinite Shape (Flows)
Definite Volume (Non-compressible)
gas
Indefinite Shape
Definite Volume (Compressible)
plasma
atomic mass
atomic weight
atomic number
accuracy
percision
element
pure substance cant break down
compound
Composed of different atoms that are chemically bonded.
heterogenous mixture
the composition varies from one region to another.
example: oil, water,
homogenous mixture
the composition is the same throughout.
example: salt water, sweet tea