Matter Flashcards
Anything that has MASS and TAKES UP SPACE.
Matter
Matter that is either an element or a compound (identical atoms).
Pure Substances
All of the atoms are alike and cannot be separated by physical or chemical means.
Elements
Made of 2 or more different elements combined in a fixed proportion.
Compounds
2 or more substances that can be easily separated by physical or chemical means (NOT CHEMICALLY BONDED).
Mixtures
A mixture of different and easily distinguishable materials (candy).
Heterogeneous Mixture
Contains two or more gaseous, liquids, or solid substances blended evenly; also called a solution (kool aid).
Homogeneous MIxture
Mixture with larger particles that never settle; scatter light in the Tyndall effect (blood, paint).
Colloid
Mixture in which visible particles settle (oil, water).
Suspension
Mixture of 2+ materials, dissolved evenly (ex: slat water).
Solution
The thing being dissolved (ex: salt).
Solute
The thing that does the dissolving (ex: water)
Solvent