M15L1 - Classifying Matter

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together.

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What is a compound?

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

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What is a colloid?

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A mixture where tiny particles are dispersed throughout a substance and appear cloudy, scattering light.

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What is a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is completely dissolved in another.

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What is a suspension?

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A mixture where particles are suspended in a liquid and can settle over time.

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What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

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A compound has a fixed composition and properties, while a mixture retains the properties of its individual components.

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Give an example of a colloid.

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Milk is an example of a colloid.

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What happens when a suspension is left to sit?

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The particles will settle at the bottom over time.

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Is salad a mixture or a compound?

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Salad is a mixture.

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What is the term for a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?

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An element.