click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
atoms, molecules, ma
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Matter | Objects that take up space and have mass are called _____. Everything around you is made up of ____. |
| Atoms | ____ are the basic building blocks of matter that make up everyday objects. A desk, the air, even you are made up of ____! |
| Molecule | A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction is a _____. |
| Element | 1 or more of the same atom bonded together. |
| Compound | 2 or more different types of atoms bonded together. |
| Heterogeneous | Mixtures where the particles are not evenly distributed. |
| Homogeneous | Mixtures where the particles are evenly distributed. |
| Mixture | A substance made up of multiple types of matter. Has a variable compositions, if they are not bonded then it is a mixture. |
| Pure Substance | A pure substance is a substance that cannot be separated by physical means. |
| colloid | a mixture containing mid-size particles, but do not settle out, such as Milk. heterogenenous mixtures |
| solution | a mixture containing atoms or ions or molecules fully dissolved, kool-aid, coffee. homogeneous mixtures |
| tyndall effect | dispersed colloid particles scatter light, allowing us to differentiate between colloids and solutions. |
| suspension | a mixture containing particles that settle out if left undisturbed, such as Italian dressing, or liquid medicine. |