Final Exam Flashcards
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what something is made of
composition
What something is made of and how the components are arranged
Structure
The fundamental unit of matter
Atom
Made of one type of atom
Element
Composed of more than one element, bound in a fixed ratio
Compound
Contain more than one substance, not bound in a fixed ratio
Mixtures
Groups of atoms that bind tightly together, and behave as a single unit
Molecules
Mixed evenly throughout the substance
Homogeneous mixture
Example of homogeneous mixture
Salt mixes evenly with water
Not mixed evenly throughout the substance
Heterogeneous mixture
Example of heterogeneous mixture
Sand and water
Definite shape and definite volume
Solid
Definite volume but not definite shape
Liquid
No definite shape or volume
Gas
Can be measured without changing the identity of the substance
Physical properties
Examples of physical properties
mass, volume, temperature, color, hardness
Don’t change the identity of the substance
Physical changes
Example of physical change
Remolding it, phase change
Can not be measured without changing the identity of the substance
Chemical properties
Example of chemical properties
Catching something on fire
Change the identity of the substance
Chemical change (AKA chemical reactions)
Ability to do work
Energy
Energy that is stored
Potential energy
The energy of motion
Kinetic energy