States of matter and mixtures Flashcards
What does interconversion of state mean
When matter changes from one state to another due to changes or temperature
Describe the force between particles in solids
Strong forces of attraction
Describe the forces between particles in liquids
Weaker attractive forces than solids
Describe the forces between particles in gases
Weakest intermolecular force
What is a physical change
The forces between the particles change and the particles and chemicals remain the same
What is a chemical change
The change affects the chemical properties of the substance
Can physical changes reverse
Yes
When a solid turns straight into a gas
Sublimation
What is a mixture
Contains 2 or more elements or compounds that are not chemically combined
What is a pure substance
A single element or compound, not mixed with any other substance
When is simple distillation used
To separate a solvent from a solution
When is fractional distillation used
To separate a pure liquid from a mixture of liquids
What is fractional distillation
Oil is heated until it evaporates, then vapours rise and condense
Describe how to separate an insoluble substance from a solution
Place filter paper in a funnel
Pour the solution through
The insoluble substance stays in the funnel
What process can be used to identify substances in a mixture
Chromatography