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Chapter2Vocab
Chapter2VocabWords
Term | Definition |
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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 | The parts of a mixture are noticeably different from one another. |
Homogeneous Mixture | The substances are so evenly distributed that it is difficult to distinguish one substance in the mixture from another. |
Solution | When substances dissolve and form a homogeneous mixture, the mixture that forms is called a solution. |
Suspension | A heterogeneous mixture that separates into layers over time. |
Colloid | Contains some particles that are intermediate in size between small particles in a solution and the larger particles in a suspension. |
Physical Property | Viscosity, Conductivity, Malleability, Hardness, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Density are examples of physical properties. |
Viscosity | A liquids resistance to 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 of which a solid changes to a liquid. |
Boiling Point | The temperature at which a substance boils. |
Filtration | A process that separates materials based of the size of their particles. |
Physical Change | Occurs when some of the properties of a material change. |
Chemical Property | Any ability to produce a change in the composition of matter. |
Flammability | A Material's ability to burn in the presence of oxygen. |
Reactivity | Describes how readily a substance combines with other substances. |
Chemical Change | Occurs when a substance reacts and forms one or more new substances. |
Precipitate | Any solid that forms and separates from a liquid mixture. |