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Mixtures
year 7 science Vic Curric
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| homogenous | all parts appear identical |
| heterogenous | different parts are visible |
| sediments out | heavy parts settle to the bottom |
| transparent | clear |
| translucent | can be seen through but not clear |
| opaque | can't be seen through |
| does not sediment out | no heavy parts settle to the bottom |
| large particle size | particles more than 10,000 Angstroms |
| medium particle size | particles between 10 and 1,000 Angstroms |
| small particle size | particles the size of molecules |
| particles do not reflect light | light passes straight through and is not visible in the substance |
| particles disperse and/or reflect light | light makes a visible path through the substance |
| homogenous | all parts appear identical |
| particles may or may not reflect light | light may or may not make a visible path through the substance |
| does not sediment out | no heavy parts settle to the bottom |
| opaque | can't be seen through |
| translucent | can be seen through but not clear |
| appears clear | appears clear |
| appears cloudy | appears cloudy |
| appears cloudy | appears cloudy |