classification of matter Flashcards

1
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what are the 2 categories of matter

A

mixture & pure substance

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2
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which category does the element & compound belong to?

A

pure substance

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3
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the mixture category includes what 2 parts?

A

heterogeneous mixture & homogeneous mixture

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4
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what is the global term for substance with a definite composition?

A

chemical

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5
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what is mass?

A

the amount of matter

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6
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what is anything with mass & volume?

A

matter

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7
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what is the amount of 3 dimensional space an object occupies called?

A

volume

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8
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what part of an element is the chemical identity?

A

number of protons

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9
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what parts of elements are smaller than atoms, but not part of the element identity?

A

protons, neutrons, electrons

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10
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what is an element?

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a pure substance which cannot be broken down into simple stable substances

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11
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can a compound or element be broken down into simple stable substances?

A

compound

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12
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what is a compound?

A

substance that can be broken down into simple stable substances

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13
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how many atoms makes an element?

A

1

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14
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how are compounds made?

A

atoms of 2+ elements that are chemically bonded

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15
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if you can go back to the original substance what change is this?

A

physical

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16
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if you cannot go back to the original substance what change is this?

17
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what is it called when atoms rearrange to form new substances?

A

chemical change

18
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what are 8 physical properties?

A
  1. luster
  2. malleable
  3. hardness
  4. melting & boiling point
  5. electrical conductivity
  6. ductile
  7. density
  8. solubility
19
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what is the scientific term for dissolving?

A

solubility

20
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what does luster mean?

21
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what does malleable mean?

A

to be able to hammer or press it firmly

22
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what does ductile mean?

A

can be drawn out into a thin wire

23
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what are 6 chemical properties?

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  1. flammable
  2. radioactive
  3. corrosive
  4. toxicity
  5. pH levels
  6. reactivity
24
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what does corrosive mean?

A

solids, mainly metals, are eaten away as a result of oxidation

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what is rusting?
rusting is the oxidation of something due to the air and moisture
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what is the difference between rusting and corrosion?
rusting is due to air & moisture, corrosion is due to oxidation
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what is intensive property?
it doesn't matter how much substance there is
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what are 4 examples of intensive properties?
1. density 2. boiling & melting point 3. viscosity 4. color
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what is viscosity?
measure of somethings resistance to change its shape/movement
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what is extensive property?
it does depend on how much substance there is
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what are 3 examples of extensive property?
1. mass 2. length 3. volume
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what are 5 intensive physical properties?
1. color 2. odor 3. luster 4. freezing & boiling point 5. malleability
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what are 2 examples of extensive physical properties?
1. density 2. volume
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a change in state is what type of change?
physical
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a change in composition is what type of change?
chemical
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a change in shape is what kind of change?
physical
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do both physical and chemical changes involve energy changes?
yes
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when a substance breaks down into its elements, what kind of change is this?
chemical