Matter Flashcards
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
Matter
Matter that’s either an element or a compound.
Pure Substances
All the atoms are alike and can’t be separated.
Element
Made of 2 or more different elements.
Compound
2 or more substances that can be easily separated by physical means.
Mixture
Mixture of different and easily distinguishable materials.
Heterogeneous Mixture
Contains 2 or more gaseous, liquid, or cold substances blended evenly. (Solution)
Homogeneous Mixture
Mixture with larger particles that NEVER settle.
Colloid
Mixture in which visible particles settle.
Suspension
Mixture of 2 or more items that are dissolved evenly through.
Solution
Thing that gets dissolved.
Solute
Thing that does the dissolving.
Solvent