Matter Flashcards
Matter that is either an element or a compound.
Pure Substances
Atoms alike and can’t be separated
Element
2 or more different elements
Compound
2 or more substances that can easily be separated by physical means (not chemically bonded).
Mixtures
A mixture of different and easily distinguishable materials (pizza condiments)
Heterogeneous Mixture
Contains 2 or more gaseous, liquids, or solid substances blended together evenly (can be known as a solution).
Homogeneous Mixture
Mixture with larger particles that never settle; scatter tight in the Tyndall effect.
Colloid
Mixture in which visible particles settle.
Suspension
Mixture of 2 or more materials, they are dissolved evenly.
Solution
The thing that is dissolved (salt).
Solute
The thing that does the dissolving (water).
Solvent
Something that can be a solid, liquid, or gas.
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