Matter Flashcards
Matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
Pure Substances
Matter that is either an element or a compound. (Identical Atoms)
Element
All of the atoms are alike and cannot be separated by physical or chemical means.
Compound
Made of 2 or more different elements.
Mixtures
2 or more substances that can be easily separated by physical means (Not Chemically Bonded)
Heterogeneous Mixtures
A mixture of different and easily distinguishable materials.
Homogeneous Mixtures
Contains two or more gaseous, liquids, or solid substances blended evenly; also called a solution.
Colloid
Mixture with larger particles that never settle; scatter light in the Tyndall Effect.
Suspension
Mixture in which visible particles settle.
Solvent
The thing that does the dissolving.
Ex: H2O
Solution
Mixture of 2+ materials that are mixed evenly through.
Solute
The thing that is dissolved
Ex: Salt