Matter Flashcards
Anything that has a mass & takes up space.
Matter
Matter that is either an element or a compound.
Pure Substances
All of the atoms are alike and cannot be separated by physical or chemical means.
Element
Made of two or more different elements combined in a fixed proportion.
Compound
2 or more substances that can be easily separated by physical means. (Not chemically bonded.)
Mixture
A mixture of different and easily distinguishable materials.
Heterogeneous Mixture
Contains 2 or more gaseous, liquids, or solid substances blended evenly; also called a solution.
Homogeneous Mixture
Mixture of particles that NEVER settle.
Colloid
Mixture in which visible particles SETTLE.
Supsension
Mixture of two or more materials, dissolved evenly.
Solution
Item that gets dissolved.
Solute
The item that does the dissolving.
Solvent