Topic 1.3 Flashcards
Substance
A specific type of matter that has a certain set of properties
3 states of matter
Liquid, solid, and gas
What are the two types of solids?
Crystalline and amorphous
The types of atoms or molecules in a solid are?
Tightly packed and have little movement
Atoms or molecules in a liquid?
Packed close but able to move freely
Atoms or molecules in a gas
Have a lot of space and can move freely
Pure substance
Only 1 component, singular atoms or joined groups of atoms
Mixture
2 or more components in equal or unequal proportions to each other
Element
A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances
Compound
Two or more elements that make a substance with a fixed proportion
Heterogeneous mixture
A mixture where different materials can be distinguished easily
Homogeneous mixture
A mixture that is uniform in composition, components are evenly distributed and not easily distinguished