Q2 CLASSIFICATIONS OF MATTER Flashcards
forms of matter that have the same properties throughout a given sample
pure substances
substances composed of only one type of atom, the basic unit of matter
Elements
substances made up of more than one type of element
Compounds
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Oxygen
N
Nitrogen
Ca
Calcium
Na
Sodium
K
Potassium
W
Tungsten
are made up of two or more substances that are physically combined
Mixtures
have a uniform composition appearance throughout a given sample
Homogenous mixture
An example of a homogenous mixture
Solution
The substance that dissolves
Solute
The dissolving medium or the substance present in larger quantity
Solvent
form more than one phase, the different components are visibly distinguishable
Heterogenous mixture