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Hot Topics 10/28/13
Physical Science- Hot Topics 10/28/13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homogeneous | solution; of the same kind; alike |
| heterogeneous | different in kind; unlike. composed of parts of different kinds. |
| mixture | any combination or blend of different elements; kinds, qualities |
| atoms | smallest component of an element |
| substance | that of which a thing consists; physical matter or material |
| element | substance that cannot be separated or broken down into similar substances |
| molecule | combination of two or more atoms that are combined in a definite ratio |
| colloid | substance made up of a system of particles with linear dimensions |
| suspension | postponement |
| compound | substance made up of atoms of different elements that are chemically combined |
| solution | homogeneous mixture of two or more substances which may be solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these |
| pure substance | any single type of material fixed composition and definite properties |