Chapter 14 Vocabulary Cards

Question 1

Substance

Answer 1

A type of matter with a fixed composition. It can either be an element or a compound. pg. 450

Question 2

Element

Answer 2

All atoms in a substance that have the same identity.

pg. 450

Question 3

Compound

Answer 3

A substance in which the atoms of two or more elements are combined in a fixed proportion. pg. 452

Question 4

Heterogeneous Mixture

Answer 4

A mixture in which different materials can be distinguished easily. pg. 453

Question 5

Homogeneous Mixture

Answer 5

A mixture in which different materials can not be distinguished easily. pg. 453

Question 6

Solution

Answer 6

A homogeneous mixture of particles so small that they cannot be seen with a microscope and will never settle to the bottom of their container. pg. 454

Question 7

Colloid

Answer 7

A type of mixture with particles that are larger than those in solutions but not heavy to settle out. pg. 454

Question 8

Tyndall Effect

Answer 8

The scattering of light by colloidal particles. pg. 455

Question 9

Suspension

Answer 9

A heterogeneous mixture containing a liquid in which visible particles settle. pg. 456