Matter - Concept Map Flashcards
Matter is either a(n) __________ or a(n) _________.
Pure substance, Mixture
A pure substance made of one type of atom
Element
The smallest piece of an element is a(n) _______.
Atom
A pure substance made of more than one type of atom
Compound
The smallest piece of a compound is a(n) ________.
Molecule
An unevenly mixed mixture that is not the same throughout and has particles too large to dissolve
Heterogeneous mixture
A heterogeneous mixture with huge particles that will eventually dissolve
Suspension
A heterogeneous mixture that can look like a solution and will not separate out, but will scatter light
Colloid
Can a heterogeneous mixture not be a suspension or colloid?
Yes
A mixture that is mixed the same throughout and has particles small enough to dissolve completely
Homogeneous
Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform appearance and will not scatter light. They are also called _____.
Solutions
Does the dissolving
Solvent
Gets dissolved
Solute
Element, Compound, Suspension, Colloid, Solution, or miscellaneous heterogeneous mixture?
Carbon
Element
Element, Compound, Suspension, Colloid, Solution, or miscellaneous heterogeneous mixture?
Hydrogen
Element