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Chemistry: Matter
Classification of Matter
Question | Answer |
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Matter | Antyhing with Mass and volume |
Substance | Matter with constant composition |
Element | Made up of one type of atom |
Compound | Made up of two or more elements chemically combined |
Mixture | Matter with variable composition |
Homogenous mixture | AKA (solution) Made up of only one phase |
Heterogenous mixture | Made up of more than one phase |
What determines the type of mixture | Phase |
Solute | Dissolves a solvent |
Pure substance | Matter that cannot be broken down |