Matter And Mixtures Flashcards
Matter
Anything that occupies space and has mass.
Mass
Is the amount of matter in an object
3 states of matter
Solid
liquid
gas
Properties of solids
Solids have a definite shape
Solids have a definite volume
Solids cannot be compressed
Solids cannot flow
Properties of Gases
Gases have no definite shape
Gases have no definite volume
Gases can be compressed
Gases can flow
Properties of liquids
Liquids have no definite shape
Liquids have a definite volume
Liquids cannot be compressed
Liquids can flow
Heat energy
In order for a substance to change state (from a solid to a liquid, or liquid to a gas) it needs heat energy.
Latent energy
As a substance changes state, it uses latent energy. There is no change to temperature, but the state of the material changes.
Melting point
The melting point is when both the solid and liquid state exist together (changing from a solid to a liquid).
Boiling point
The boiling point of a liquid is when evaporating begins to happen throughout the liquid (changing from a liquid to a gas).
Condensation
Condensation is the changing of a gas to a liquid.
Diffusion
Diffusion is movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration e.g. spray perfume in one corner of the room, and it spreads to the rest of the room
Plasma
Is the fourth state of matter.
It is like gas but can conduct electricity
Mixture
A mixture consists of two or more substances mingled together but not chemically combined e.g. sand and water
There are four methods of separating mixtures
Filtration
Evaporation
Distillation
Chromatography