Matter, Mixtures, Phys&Chem Properties, How to separate mixtures Flashcards
What is matter
Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass
What is a atom
Smallest unit of matter/an element
What is a pure substance?
Substances that have only one type of matter; Cannot be physically broken down
Element
Substance made up of atoms
What is a compound
A substance made up of 2 or more types of atoms/elements; Specific ratio
What is a compound
A substance made up of 2 or more types of atoms/elements; Specific ratio
What is a physical property
Property that can be measured without changing the identity of chemical structure
What is a chemical property
A property that can be observed when the substance changes its chemical composition
What is physical change
A change in size, shape, or state. No new substance is formed
Chemical change
Change in physical and chemical properties; New substance is formed
What does filtration do?
Separates heterogenous mixtures
What does distillation do?
Depresores homogenous mixtures; based on different boiling points
What does distillation do?
Depresores homogenous mixtures; based on different boiling points
What does evaporation do?
Separates homogenous mixtures
