Classification of matter Flashcards
What is matter?
Anything that occupies space.
What is a pure substance?
It only has one type of particle, and includes all atoms and molecules.
What are the different types of mixtures?
Homogeneous and heterogeneous.
What is solubility?
The ability of a solute to dissolve into a solvent.
What is a heterogeneous mixture?
Particles do not mix and will eventually separate over time.
What are the different types of heterogeneous mixtures?
Colloids and suspensions
What are the different types of homogeneous mixtures?
Solutions
What are the types of pure substances?
Elements and compounds
What are elements? Give an example.
A sample of matter that cannot be simplified. An example is gold.
What are compounds? Give an example.
A sample of matter that can be changed into two or more elements, they are chemically bonded. An example is water.
