Savvas S3 T6 L1 Describing & Classifying Matter

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What is the term for anything that has mass and takes up space?

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Matter

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What is an element?

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A substance that is made up of only one type of atom.

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What is a pure substance?

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A single kind of matter.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are together in the same place, but each substance keeps its own properties.

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What is a compound?

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A substance made of two or more elements that are chemically combined.

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What is an atom?

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The basic unit from which all matter is formed.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

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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 where the components can be visibly distinguished.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous and a heterogeneous mixture?

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Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition, while heterogeneous mixtures do not.