| A | B |
| classes of matter | elements,compounds,mixtures, and solutions |
| mixture | can be seperated by physical means |
| homogeneous | same throughout |
| heterogeneous | different throughout |
| types of homogenous mixtures and examples | well mixed(whipped cream,fog, milk) |
| types of heterogeneous mixtures | least mixed (concrete,oil,and vinegar |
| solution | substances dissolve |
| colloid | homogeneous solution, mixed, not dissolved |
| solute | gets dissolved |
| solvent | does the dissolving |
| insoluble | cant be dissolved |
| solubility | the ability to dissolve |
| alloy | mixture of metals(stainless steel,brass) |
| atom | smallest particle of an element |
| element | simplest pure substance |
| molecule | 2 or more atoms combined |
| chemical symbol | shorthand way of writing an element |
| compound | 2 or more different elements chemically combined |
| chemical equation | use of symbols and elements to show a chemical reaction |
| coefficent | number before variable ex: 3 |
| unsaturated | can hold more |
| saturated | cant hold any more |
| supersaturated | heated to hold even more |
| pure substances | elements and compounds |