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Properties of Matter
burkett-pnhs-properties of matter I.S. vocab
Question | Answer |
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Matter that always has exactly the same composition; an element or compound. | Pure substance |
A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances. | Element |
The smallest particle of an element. | Atom |
A substance that is made from two or more simpler substances and can be broken down into those simpler substances. | Compound |
A type of mixture in which the parts of the mixture are noticeably different from one another. | Heterogeneous mixture |
A type of mixture in which the substances are so evenly distributed that it is difficult to distinguish one substance in the mixture from another. | Homogeneous mixture |
A mixture that forms when substances dissolve and form a homogeneous mixture. | Solution |
A heterogeneous mixture that separates into layers over time. | Suspension |
A mixture that contains some particles that are intermediate in size between the small particles in a solution and the larger particles in a suspension. | Colloid |