TEST 1 Flashcards
atomic mass unit
mass of atoms
atomic number
protons and neutrons
exact number
counted
inexact number
any quantity obtained by not counting
accuracy
closest to the true answer
precision
replicate measurements
substance
form of matter that has a specific chemical composition and distinct, observable properties.
mixture
combination of two or more substances
homogenous mixture
composition of the mixture is uniform throughout
heterogeneous
composition is not uniform
physical process
separating mixtures without changing the identity of any substance
extensive property
amount of matter: mass and volume
intensive property
does not depend on the amount go matter: density and melting point
molecule
matter made of atoms
pure substance
a single kind of matter that cannot be separated into other kinds of matter by any physical means.