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Physical Sci Matter
Chapter 2 Properties of Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pure substance | matter that always has exactly the same composition |
| element | a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances |
| atom | the smallest particle of an element |
| compound | a substance that is made from two or more simpler substances |
| heterogeneous mixture | a mixture where the parts are noticeably different from one another |
| mixture | the combination of two substances |
| homogeneous mixture | a mixture where it is difficult to tell one substance in the mixture from another because |
| solution | a homogeneous mixture that does not separate after it dissolves |
| suspension | a heterogeneous mixture that separates into layers over time |
| colloid | a mixture of medium sized substances that does NOT separate into layers over time |
| physical property | a characteristic of a material that can be observed or measured |
| viscosity | resistance in a liquid that keeps it from flowing |
| conductivity | A material's ability to allow heat to flow |
| malleability | the ability of a solid to be hammered without shattering |
| melting point | the temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid |
| boiling point | the temperature at which a substance changes from liquid to gas |
| filtration | a process to separate two substances by size |
| distillation | a process that separates substances in a solution based on their boiling points |
| physical change | when properties of a material change, but the substances in the material remain the same |
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