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Matter flash cards
Matter, Atom, Molecule, Element, Compound, Pure Substance,Mixture, Homogeneous,
Term | Definition |
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Molecule | Atoms put together |
Matter | Something that occupies space, and has mass. |
Atom | Combination of protons, neutrons, and electrons. They're everywhere we look and they're the extremely small. |
Element | 1 or more atoms of the same kind. (bonded together) |
Compound | 2 or more different atoms bonded together. |
Pure Substance | a substance made up of one type of matter. (constant composition) Chemical reaction |
Mixture | a substance made up of multiple types of matter. (variable composition) Physical |
Homogeneous | a mixture where particles are evenly distributed |
Heterogeneous | A mixture where particles are not evenly distributed. |
Solution | a mixture containing atoms, ions, or molecules fully dissolves |
Colloid | a mixture containing mid-sized particles that do not settle out. (milk) |
Tyndall effect | dispersed colloids particles scatter light, allowing us to differentiate between colloids and solutions. |
Suspention | A mixture containing particles that settle out if left undistributed. (salad dressing) |