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Properties of Matter

izzy-pnhs-properties of matter I.S. Vocab

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What is matter? anything that takes up space and has mass (the stuff objects are made up of)
How many types of matter exist? infinite amount
What are the two types of matter? pure substances and mixtures (impure)
What is pure matter? has a fixed, uniform make-up (always made of the same things in the same amount)
What is pure matter divided into? elements and compounds
What is an element? a substance that can't be broken down into a simpler form- matter with 1 type of atom
What is the smallest piece of an element? an atom
What is a compound? matter containing 2 or more elements joined together the same way every time- can be broken down into smaller substances
Are the properties of compounds different or the same as what they are made up of? they are different
Why does an element have a fixed, uniform composition? it contains only one atom
What are 2 elements that are gases at room temperature? oxygen and nitrogen
How many elements does a compound contain? at least 2
Why do the properties of a mixture vary? the composition of a mixture is not fixed.
What is a heterogeneous mixture? a mixture whose parts are noticeably different
What is a homogeneous mixture? a mixture in which it is difficult to distinguish the substances from one another.
A mixture can be classified as a solution, suspension, colloid, based on? its largest particles.
What are 2 examples of a colloid? homogenized milk and fog
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