Matter Flashcards
Any object that has mass and takes up space.
Matter.
Matter that has either an element or a compound.
Pure Substances.
Things that can not be separated, if broken down, it will still be the same thing.
Element.
Made of two or more different elements.
Compound.
Two or more substances that can be separated by physical means. (not chemical)
Mixtures.
Mixture that is easily distinguishable.
Heterogeneous mixture.
Mixture that contains two or more gases, liquids, or solid substances blended evenly, also called a solution.
Homogeneous Mixture.
Mixture with large particles that never settle.
Colloid.
Mixture in which visible particles settle.
Suspension.
Mixture of two or more materials that dissolve evenly.
Solution.
The thing that is dissolved.
Solute.
The thing that does the dissolving.
Solvent