Particles To Solutions Flashcards
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Define pure substances
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A substance made up of one type of particle only
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What is the particle theory?
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- All matter is made up of tiny particles that have empty spaces between them.
- Different substances are made up of different particles
- Particles are in constant random motion
- When temperature is increased the particles move faster.
- Particles attract each other
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Define mixtures
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A substance that is made up of at least two particle
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List and define the different types of mixtures
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1) A mechanical mixture
A mixture where you can see and distinguish the different types of matter
2) solution
A uniform mixture of two or more substances
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List and define the different types of pure substances.
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Element
Made of one particle ie gold
Compound
Made of one particle that is chemically bounded to another. ie oxygen