Matter Flashcards
1
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matter
A
anything that has mass and takes up space
2
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pure substance
A
matter that is either an element or a compound
3
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elements
A
atoms are alike and cannot be separated
4
Q
compounds
A
2 or more different elements
5
Q
mixtures
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2 or more substances that can be easily separated by physical means
6
Q
heterogeneous mixture
A
a mixture of different and easily distinguishable materials
7
Q
homogeneous mixture
A
contains 2 or more substances blended evenly (also a solution)
8
Q
colloid
A
mixture with larger particles that never settle; scatter light in the Tyndall effect. ex: fog, milk, blood, paint
9
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suspersion
A
mixture in which visible particles settle. ex:oil in water
10
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solution
A
mixture of 2+ materials dissolved evenly
11
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solute
A
the thing that is dissolved.
12
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solvent
A
the thing that does the dissolving
