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Properties of Matter
chapman-pnhs-properties of matter I.S. vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| matter that has exactly the same composition, an element or compound | pure substance |
| a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances | element |
| the smallest particle of an element | atom |
| a substance that is made from 2 or more simpler substances and can be broken down into those simpler substances | compound |
| a type of mixture in which the parts of the mixture are noticeably different from one another | heterogeneous 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 | homogeneous mixture |
| a mixture that forms when substances dissolve and form a homogeneous mixture | solution |
| a heterogeneous mixture that separates into layers over time | suspension |
| 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 | colloid |