Cami science review Flashcards
Physical Property
a characteristic of a substance that can be observed and measured using the 5 senses.
Physical Change
a change in physical properties, but not in identity.
Chemical Property
the way in which a substance reacts.
Chemical Change
a change in physical and also in identity.
Viscosity
resistance to flow.
Product
a substance produced by a chemical reaction.
Reactant
a substance combines with another to cause a chemical reaction.
Flammability
the ability to burn.
Precipitate
a solid that sometimes settles out of solution following a chemical reaction
Mixture
a combination of substances that can be separated by physical means.
Compound
a substance made of two or more elements chemically combines. Compounds cannot be separated by physical means.
Decomposition Reaction
a chemical reaction in which a more complex substance breaks down into simpler substances
Exothermic Reaction
a chemical reaction in which energy is released.
Endothermic Reaction
a chemical reaction in which energy is absorbed.
Heterogeneous Mixture
a mixture that is unevenly mixed.