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Properties of Matter
Gallant-pnhs-properties of matter I.S. vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is a pure substance | matter that always has exactly the same composition; and element or compound |
| what is an element | a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substance |
| what is an atom | the smallest part of an element |
| what is a compound | asubstance that is made from two or more simpler substances and can be broken down into those simpler substances |
| what is a heterogeneous mixture | a type of mixture in which the parts of the mixture are noticeably different from one another |
| what is a 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 |
| what is a solution | a mixture that forms when substances dissolve and form a homogeneous mixture |
| what is a suspension | a heterogeneous mixture that separates into layers over time |
| what is a 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 |