Types of Matter Review

Front

What is a nonmetal?

Back

A nonmetal is a substance that is dull, brittle, and does not conduct electricity.

Front

What is a covalent compound?

Back

A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between two nonmetals.

Front

What is the best method to separate a mixture of salt and water?

Back

The best method to separate a mixture of salt and water is evaporation.

Front

What type of mixture are solutions classified as?

Back

Solutions are classified as homogeneous mixtures.

Front

What type of bonds are present in butter?

Back

Butter contains covalent bonds.

Front

What is a metal?

Back

A metal is a substance that is typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and a good conductor of electricity.

Front

What is a metalloid?

Back

A metalloid is an element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

What is the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures?

Back

Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition throughout, while heterogeneous mixtures have a non-uniform composition.

Front

What are ionic bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds are formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

Front

What is a colloid?

Back

A colloid is a mixture where tiny particles are dispersed throughout another substance but do not settle out.