Properties of matter Flashcards
What is the position of metals on the periodic table?
Left side of the periodic table
What are the characteristics of metalloids?
Staircase on the periodic table and properties of metals and nonmetals
Where are non-metals located on the periodic table?
Right side of the periodic table
What are the properties of non-metals?
Non-reactive, not good conductors
What is an element?
Contains only ONE type of atom and cannot be broken down by physical or chemical means
What is a compound?
Contains atoms of 2 or more DIFFERENT elements in a specific ratio
What is a mixture?
Contains 2 or more substances NOT bonded together
What is a heterogeneous mixture?
NOT uniform throughout
What is a homogeneous mixture?
Uniform throughout
What are chemical properties?
Observations about how objects or substances go through chemical reactions
Give an example of a chemical property.
Reactivity, flammability, combustibility
What are physical properties?
Characteristics observed without changing the identity of the object
Give examples of physical properties.
Color, texture, melting/freezing/boiling point, solubility
What are the characteristics of solids?
Definite shape AND definite volume; particles are SLOW and CLOSE
What are the characteristics of liquids?
Indefinite shape BUT definite volume; particles are moderately close and semi-fast
What are the characteristics of gases?
Indefinite shape AND indefinite volume; particles are FAST and FAR
What is the phase change from gas to liquid called?
Condensation
What is the phase change from liquid to gas called?
Evaporation
What is the phase change from solid to liquid called?
Melting
What is the phase change from liquid to solid called?
Freezing
What is the phase change from solid to gas called?
Sublimation
What is the phase change from gas to solid called?
Deposition
