Module 4 (Test Week 6) Flashcards
Mixture
A substance that contains different compounds and/or elements.
Homogeneous
A mixture with a composition that is different depending upon what part of the sample you are looking at.
“Homo”
Same
“Hetero”
Different
Physical Change
A change in which the atoms or molecules in a substance stays the same.
Chemical Change
A change that affects the type of molecules or atoms in a substance.
Phase change
When a substance changes from a liquid to a solid (or vice versa; same applies from liquid to gas
Melting
Turning solid to a liquid
Freezing
Turning a liquid to a solid
Boiling
Turning liquid to gas
Condensing
Turning has to liquid
Phases of matter
Solid liquid and gas
Kinetic Theory of Matter
Molecules and atoms are in constant motion, and the higher the temperature, the greater the speed.
Melting point
The temperature at which a solid changes to a liquid
Boiling point
The temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas.