matter and change Flashcards
matter
anything that has mass and takes up space
mass
measure of the amount of matter
volume
measure of the space occupied by matter
pure substance
element/compound that has the same composition throughout and does not vary from sample to sample
2 types of pure subtances?
elements and compounds
element
cannot be broken down into simpler substances, made up of only one atom
compound
2 or more different atoms that are chemically bonded, can be broken down
mixture
varies in composition and properties from sample to sample
2 types of mixtures?
homogenous and hetergenous
homogenous
mixtures that are uniform in composition. if it is a liquid, it is called a solution
heterogenous
different components of the sample have different properties
3 examples of matter?
this computer
DNA
air
3 examples of non-matter?
light
gravity
sound
what are the 4 properties of matter?
physical
extensive
intensive
chemical
physical
can be observed or measured without changing the substances identity, ie: temperature, color, shape, texture…