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Properties of Matter
Mortell-pnhs-Properties of Matter vocab
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pure Substances | Matter that always has the same composition |
| Element | A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances |
| Atom | The smallest partical of an element |
| Compound | A substance that is made from two or more Simpler substances and can be broken down into those simpler substances |
| Heterogeneous Mixture | A type of mixture in which the parts of the mixture are noticeably different from one another |
| Homogeneous 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 |
| Solution | A mixture that forms when substances dissolve and form a homogeneous mixture |
| Suspention | A heterogeneous mixture that separates into layers over time |
| Colloid | 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 |