Classification of Matter

Front

What is a well-mixed mixture containing a solvent and at least one solute that has the same properties throughout?

Back

Solution (e.g., Sugar water)

Front

What type of change occurs when a substance alters its physical form but not its chemical composition?

Back

Physical change

Front

What do we call a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties?

Back

Mixture

Front

What is a pure substance made up of only one type of atom?

Back

Element

Front

What is a pure substance formed when two or more elements chemically combine in fixed proportions?

Back

Compound

Front

What type of mixture has larger particles that can settle out over time?

Back

Suspension

Front

What type of mixture contains particles that are small enough to remain evenly distributed and do not settle out?

Back

Colloid

Front

What is the term for a mixture that contains two or more elements and/or compounds?

Back

Mixture of Elements and Compounds

Front

What is the process called when a solid turns into a liquid?

Back

Melting

Front

What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?

Back

Evaporation