matter Flashcards
matter
anything that has mass and takes up space
pure substance
matter that is either an element or a compound
element
all of the atoms are alike and cannot be seperated by a physical or chemical m
compound
2 or more different elements
mixtures
2 or more substances that can be easily seperated by physical means
heterogeneous mixture
a mixture of different and easily distinguishable
homogeneous mixture
contains 2 or more gasses liquids or solid substances blended evenly a solution
collid
mixture with large particles that never settle
suspension
mixture in which visible particles settle
solution mixture
mixture of materials that are dissolved evenly through
solute
the thing that dissolved
solvent
thing that does the dissolving