Matter Tree Flashcards
Define matter?
anything that has mass and takes up space
Classification of matter
Pure substances ➡ Element & Compound
Mixture ➡ Homogenous Mixture & Heterogenous Mixture
What is a element?
The smallest unit of matter
What is the periodic table?
an ordered list of all known elements from smallest to largest
What are elements made up of?
protons, neutrons and electrons
What is it called when 2 of the same element are combined?
Diatomic elements
What are the diatomic elements?
Br(2), I(2), N(2), Cl(2), H(2), O(2), F(2)
What are compounds?
2 or more different elements combine chemically to form a new substance
What is carbon most comonly found in?
Graphite and diamond
How do you separate compounds?
through chemical reactions
What are mixtures?
Mixtures can be physically separated
What are some ways to separate mixtures?
filtration, distillation, chromatography
What is filtration?
A mixture containing a liquid and insoluble solids are poured into a funnel containing filter paper
What is distillation?
separating substances according to their boling points
(substance with low boiling point will evaporate first and can be condensed
What are homogenous mixtures?
uniform composition, can not be taken a[art and you can’t tell what’s in it at sight