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Matter 1
Classification of Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pure substance | Material with fixed composition that can't be physically reduced |
| Mixture | Two or more substances physically added together that can be physically separated |
| Element | A substance that can be reduced to a single atom and still have all of its properties |
| Compound | Two or more substances chemically combined with unique properties that are different from its components |
| Heterogeneous Mixture | A mixture that is not uniform throughout |
| Homogenous Mixture | A mixture that is uniform |
| Solution | A homogeneous mixture |
| Alloy | A solution (homogeneous mixture) of metals |