Classification of Matter Vocabulary Flashcard

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Colloid

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heterogeneous mixture whose particles never settle; like FOG

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Compound

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substance in which the atoms of two or more elements are bonded together in fixed proportions.

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Element

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substance which atoms that are all alike; Gold, oxygen

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Heterogeneous mixture

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substance in which its different components are easily distinguished; like trail mix

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Homogeneous mixture

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substance containing two or more components that are blended/mixed uniformly so that individual components are indistinguishable with a microscope; like soda

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Solution

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homogeneous mixture, remains constant and uniformly mixed and has particles that are so small they cannot be seen with a microscope.

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Pure Substance

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element or compound that cannot be broken down into simpler components without losing the properties of the original substance.

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Suspension

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heterogenous mixture containing a liquid, and in which visible particles slowly settle due to gravity; ex. yoohoo or muddy water

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Tyndall Effect

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tendency for a beam of light to scatter as it passes through a colloid.

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Chemical Change

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change of one substance into a new substance