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