| A | B |
|---|
| matter | anything that has mass and a volume |
| atoms | the building blocks of matter |
| molecules | two or more atoms are joined together chemically. |
| compound | a molecule that has two or more different elements bonded together. |
| heterogeneous | parts do not combine completely or evenly. |
| homogeneous | uniform distribution |
| mixture | no chemical change, each keeps its own properties, can be separated |
| solution | groups of molecules that are mixed in a completely even distribution |
| solute | the substance to be dissolved |
| solvent | the one doing the dissolving |
| colloid | particles are larger than in a solution but do not settle out |
| suspension | can see the particles with the naked eye and they will settle out over time |
