atom
def
= the smallest units of matter that still possess certain chemical properties
elementary substances
contain atoms of a single element
elements
def
compounds
def
The composition of matter (A. Einstein)
E = mc^2
E … energy (small value)
m … mass (negligible value)
c … speed of light (large value) = 3.0⋅10^8 ms
division of matter
classifications of matter
pure substances
def, division
= matter with definite and constant composition
division: elements, compounds
mixtures
def, division
homogeneous mixture
⇒ uniform composition and properties throughout
no visible phases or boundaries
heterogeneous mixture
⇒ non-uniform composition, varying properties throughout
visible phases/boundaries
methods of separation
filtration
evaporation
solvation (dissolution)
distillation
volatility
= the tendency of a substance to undergo evaporation
paper chromotography
HPLC
crystallization
def, based on
recrystallization
def, based on
methodology of recrystallization
cover with a watch glass in order to prevent evaporation and contamination
kinetic molecular theory
states of matter
solid
liquid
gas
plasma