Pure substance and the PT Flashcards

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chemistry

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the science that studies matter and its properties

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2 categories that classify matter

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  1. pure substance
  2. mixtures
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a pure substance has a

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uniform composition

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pure substance is either

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an element or compound

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element

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only contain 1 type of atom

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elements cant be

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broken into anything simpler

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elements solid at room temp

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  1. C
  2. Al
  3. Na
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neon and argon exist

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as single atoms at room temp

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diatomic molecule

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consist of pairs of joined atoms

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examples of DM

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  1. H
  2. N
  3. O
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compound

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contain particles that are made up of more than one type of atom and are chemically joined

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properties of compounds differ

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from the individual elements its made up of

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13
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elements in a compound are always

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combined in a fixed ratio

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mixture

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consist of diff substances

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mixtures are

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two or more pure substances that can be mixed together in any ratio

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solvent

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the liquid into which a solid dissolves

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solute

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a solid which dissolves in a liquid

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solution

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results when a solid dissolves in a liquid

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soluble substance

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a solid which dissolves in water

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homogeneous mixture

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exist in only one phase and you cant usually distinguish the diff components of this mixture

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heterogeneous mixture

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you can clearly see the diff components

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suspension

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a heterogeneous mixture containing solid particles and they eventually sink to the bottom