Substances and Their Properties

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Is a mixture fixed or not fixed composition?

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Not fixed

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What is the scattering of light called?

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Tyndall effect

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This is made from atoms of 2 or more elements that are combined.

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Compounds

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What is a solution?

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Another name for a homogeneous mixture.

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Do colloids settle out or not?

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Never settle out.

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What is a substance?

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A form of matter that has a definite composition and distinct properties.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that consists of visibly different substances or phases.

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a colloid?

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A mixture where tiny particles are dispersed in another substance and do not settle out.