Matter Flashcards
physical substance that takes up space
Matter
matter that is either an element or a compound.
Pure substances
atoms are alike and CANNOT be separated. (sodium and chlorine make salt but are deadly separate).
Element
2 or more different elements.
Compounds
2 or more substances that can be EASILY separated by physical means.
MIxture’s
a mixture of different and easily distinguishable materials (pepperonis & blk olives)
Heterogeneous mixture
contains 2 or more gaseous, liquids, or solid substances BLENDED EVENLY, also called a solution. (cant rly b separated)
Homogeneous mixture
mixture w large particles that never settle; Scatter light in the Tyndall effect. (thick liquid substances)
Colloid
mixture in which visible particles settle. (EX- paint, blood.)
Suspension
mixture of 2+ materials, dissolved evenly. (salt water)
Solution
the thing that IS dissolved. (salt)
Solute
the thing that DOES the dissolving (Water)
Solvent