Science unit 1 Flashcards
What is matter
matter is anything that takes up space
What are the two types of pure substances
elements and compounds
What is an element
only one type of atom
What is a compound
two or more types of atoms; e.x. H2O
What is a mixture
a substance that contains more than one type of particle
What is a heterogeneous mixture
(mechanical mixture) A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the composition is not uniform throughout the mixture. (you can see the different components)
What is homogeneous mixture
(solutions): A homogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the composition is uniform and looks like one throughout the mixture.
What is a alloy
an alloy is a type of solution composed of two or more metals
examples of alloys
-Bronze=copper+tin
-Steel=Iron+carbon
-Brass=Copper+zink
What are physical properties
a characteristic of a substance that can be determined using observations we make
what is a qualitative observation
observations made using our five senses (sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound)
What is a quantitative obstervation
observations made by measuring and has a numerical value
What is lustre
shininess of an object
What is optical clarity
the ability to allow light through (i.e. transparent, translucent, opaque)
What is brittleness
tendency to break/crack
What is viscosity
the ability of a substance flow or pour readily
What is hardness
the ability to be scratched by another substance
what is malleability
the ability to be hammered into a thinner sheet or molded
What is ductility
the ability to be drawn (pulled) into a wire
what is electrical condutivity
the ability to conduct electricity
What are physical changes
a change in a substance that does not alter its composition (The particles in a physical change do not change); usually reversible
What are characteristic physical properties
characteristic physical properties can be used to identify a substance.
These include: solubility, freezing point, melting point, boiling point, and density.
what is freezing point
temperature a substance turns from liquid to solid
what is melting point
temperature a substance turns from solid to liquid (same temperature as freezing point)