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Properties of Matte
Walsh_pnhs-Properties of matter I.S. vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Pure Substances | Matter that has the exact same composition. |
| Element | A substance that cannot be broken down into smaller substances. |
| Atom | The smallest particle of an element. |
| Compound | Made from two or more simple substances. Can be broken down into those simpler substances. |
| Heterogeneous mixture | The parts of the mixture are noticeably different. |
| Homogenous mixture | The substances are so blended, that it's difficult to tell the substances apart. |
| Solution | When the substances dissolve and form a homogenous mixture, the mixture that forms is called this. |
| Suspension | A heterogeneous mixture that separates into two layers over time. |
| Collid | Contains some particles that are intermediate in size between the small particles in a solution and the larger particles in a suspension. |