Introduction to Matter Flashcards
Vocabulary Quiz 1 (20 cards)
Anything that has mass and takes up space
Matter
The study of the properties of matter and how matter changes
Chemistry
A single kind of matter that is pure, meaning it always has a specific makeup or composition—and a specific set of properties
Substance
A characteristic of a pure substance that can be observed without changing it into another substance
Physical Property
A characteristic of a pure substance that describes its ability to change into different substances
Chemical Property
A pure substance that cannot be broken down into any other substances by chemical or physical means
Element
The basic particle from which all elements are made
Atom
A force of attraction between 2 atoms
Chemical Bond
Groups of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds
Molecule
A pure substance made of two or more elements chemically combined in a set ratio
Compound
Shows the elements in the compound and the ratio of atoms
Chemical Formula
Made of two or more substances that are together in the same place, but not chemically combined
Mixture
You can see the different parts
Heterogeneous Mixture
Parts are so evenly mixed that you cannot see the different parts
Homogeneous Mixture
A well-mixed mixture containing a solvent and at least one solute that has the same properties throughout
Solution
A measure of the force of gravity on someone or something
Weight
The measurement of the amount of matter in the object
Mass
Abbreviated SI, the system of units scientists use to measure the properties of matter
International System of Units
The amount of space that matter occupies
Volume
Relates the mass of a material in a given volume
Density
