Module 3 Classification of Matter

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What is a substance?

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A substance is either an element or a compound.

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What type of material is table salt (NaCl)?

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Table salt (NaCl) is a compound.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture in which different materials can be distinguished easily.

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What is a suspension?

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A heterogeneous mixture containing liquid and solid particles that settle.

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What does 'flammable' indicate about a material?

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'Flammable' refers to a chemical property indicating that the material can catch fire.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the composition is uniform throughout.

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What is a colloid?

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A colloid is a mixture where tiny particles of one substance are evenly distributed throughout another substance.