Matter Flashcards
Anything that has mass and takes up space?
Matter
Element or compound (Has identical atoms)?
Pure Substance
All atoms are alike, cannot be separated by physical or chemical means?
Element
Made of 2 or more elements?
Compound
2 or more substances that can easily be separated by physical means?
MIxture
A mixture of different and easily distinguishable materials?
Heterogeneous Mixture
Contains 2 or more gaseous, liquids or solid substances blended evenly?
Homogeneous Mixture
Mixtures with larger particles that do not settle?
Colloid
Mixture in which visible particles settle?
Suspension
Mixture of 2+ materials, dissolved evenly?
Solution
The thing that is dissolved?
Solute
The thing that does the dissolving?
Solvent