KEY DEFINTIONS states of matter

Question 1

Element

Answer 1

Made up of only one type of atom

found on periodic table

Question 2

Compounds

Answer 2

Made up of 2 or more different types of atom chemically bonded together eg
Carbon dioxide CO2 ( one carbon atom, two oxygen atoms)

Question 3

Mixtures

Answer 3

Contain different types of particle that are not chemically joined. Can be separated easily.

Question 4

Atom

Answer 4

Simplest particle of an element that can exist
Contain a nucleus containing 
\+ charged protons
= neutrons 
Which are orbited by - charged electrons

Question 5

Molecule

Answer 5

Groups of two or more atoms bonded together

Question 6

Solvent

Answer 6

Liquid solute is dissolved in

Question 7

Solute

Answer 7

Substance dissolved in solvent

Question 8

Solution

Answer 8

Mixture of solute in solvent

Question 9

Saturated solution

Answer 9

Solution containing maximum amount of solute

Question 10

Solubility

Answer 10

Amount of substance that is required to form a saturated solution in a given amount of solvent at a specified temperature
Eg grams of solute per 100g of solvent

Question 11

Can a mixture melt or boil over a range of temperatures

Answer 11

Yes