Classifying Matter

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance composed of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances (elements and compounds) that are physically blended together.

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What is a suspension?

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A suspension is a type of mixture where particles are dispersed throughout a liquid or gas but are not dissolved.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the components are not uniformly distributed and can be easily distinguished.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the components are uniformly distributed and cannot be easily distinguished.

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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 by chemical means.

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What is a solution?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture where one substance (the solute) is dissolved in another (the solvent).

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What distinguishes a compound from a mixture?

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A compound consists of atoms chemically bonded together, while a mixture consists of substances that are physically combined.

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What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

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A solute is the substance that is dissolved in a solution, while a solvent is the substance that does the dissolving.

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What is a colloid?

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