IPC: Properties of Matter Flashcard

Front

What defines matter in their characteristics and ____________?

Back

Behavior

Front

A property is a characteristic of matter that can be _____________.

Back

observed

Front

Matter can be either a ____________ or a pure substance.

Back

mixture

Front

Compounds are two or more substances that can be ____________ separated.

Back

chemically

Front

Chemical properties can only be observed by changing the _____________ of a substance.

Back

chemical identity

Front

What is a mixture?

Back

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

Front

What is a pure substance?

Back

A material with a constant composition and distinct chemical properties.

Front

Define a compound.

Back

A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

Front

What is the difference between physical and chemical properties?

Back

Physical properties can be observed without changing the substance's identity, while chemical properties can only be observed during a chemical change.

Front

Give an example of a physical property.

Back

Color, melting point, boiling point.