Unit 2 Flashcards
What is the particle theory?
- All matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms
- All particles of one substance are the same
3-particles are always moving
4- particles are separated by empty spaces
5- particles are attracted to each other
Matter
Is anything that has mass and takes up space
Pure substances
Consists of only one type of particle 
Mixtures
Consists of more than one type of particle 
Elements 
Are indivisible and cannot be chemically broken down
Compounds 
Are made up of elements and can be broken down into elements 
Mechanical mixture 
Have more than one part visible
 Solutions
Have only one part visible 
Physical property 
A description that describes as substances properties
Chemical property 
A description that describes a substance as it reacts to produce a new substance
State 
What state the substance is in either solid liquid or gas ex the bubble in pop are gas.
Clarity
How well light passes through an object.
Conductivity 
How well a substance let’s heat or electric charge pass through it ex copper is being used in wiring because it has good conductivity 
Solubillity
How well, a substance dissolves another substance ex blender has a high sole Bility in coffee 
Luster
How well, the surface of a substance reflects light ex aluminum foil is very shiny and has luster