Pure substance and the PT Flashcards
chemistry
the science that studies matter and its properties
2 categories that classify matter
- pure substance
- mixtures
a pure substance has a
uniform composition
pure substance is either
an element or compound
element
only contain 1 type of atom
elements cant be
broken into anything simpler
elements solid at room temp
- C
- Al
- Na
neon and argon exist
as single atoms at room temp
diatomic molecule
consist of pairs of joined atoms
examples of DM
- H
- N
- O
compound
contain particles that are made up of more than one type of atom and are chemically joined
properties of compounds differ
from the individual elements its made up of
elements in a compound are always
combined in a fixed ratio
mixture
consist of diff substances
mixtures are
two or more pure substances that can be mixed together in any ratio