Matter Flashcards
A mixture of 2+ materials, Dissolved evenly
solution
The item that Does the dissolving
solvent
The item that gets dissolved
solute
Anything that has MASS and takes up SPACE
matter
the Atoms are alike and cannot be separated
element
2+ different elements combined. Ex. H2O
compound
Matter that is either an element or a compound
Pure substance
2+ substances that can be easily separated by physical means. NOT chemically bonded.
mixture
contains 2+ substances blended evenly. Ex. Kool aid
Homogeneous mixture
A mixture of different, easily distinguishable materials
Heterogeneous mixture
Mixture with larger particles that NEVER settle.
Colloid
Mixture in which visible particles SETTLE.
Suspension
matter is composed of particles, that continue in random motion, and collide with each other.
Kinetic Theory
The temperature at which a solid turns to liquid.
Melting point
The amount of energy required to change a solid to a liquid at its melting point.
heat of fusion