Science Flashcard on Matter and Mixtures

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What are mixtures?

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Substances that can be physically separated.

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What is a compound?

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A substance made of two or more elements chemically bonded.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, such as sugar dissolved in water.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that does not have a uniform composition, such as oil and water.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture can be physically separated and retains its original properties, while a compound is chemically bonded and has different properties.

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What is an example of a physical change?

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Melting ice.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Rusting of iron.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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What is an element?

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