Matter Flashcards
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
Matter
Matter that is either an element or a compound (Identical Atoms)
Pure Substance
Atoms are alike and cannot be separated.
Element
2 or more different elements.
Compunds
2 or more substances that can be easily separated by physical means.
Mixtures
A mixture of different and easily distinguishable materials.
Heterogeneous Mixtures
Contains 2 or more gaseous, liquids, or solid substances blended evenly; also called a solution.
Homogeneous Mixture
Mixture with larger particles that NEVER SETTLE; scatter light in the Tyndall effects.
Colloid
Mixture in which visible particles SETTLE.
Suspension
Mixture of 2 or more materials, dissolved evenly.
Solution
The thing that is dissolved.
Solute
The thing that does the dissolving.
Solvent