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Describing Matter

Vocabulary for Describing Matter

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Matteranything that has mass and takes up space
Chemistrythe study of the properties of matter
Physical ChangeThe change DOES NOT change the chemical property For EX Crushing a can or Tearing a piece of paper
Chemical ChangeThe change DOES change the chemical property For Ex: Rust on something iron or Burning a piece of wood
ElementA pure substance made up of only one type of atom
CompoundA pure substance made of two or chemicals chemically combined in a set ratio
MixtureA combination of two or more substances, in which each substances's identity is retained.
AtomSmallest part of an element that still has the properties of that element
MoleculeThe smallest part of a compound that still has the properties of that compound
Heterogeneous MixtureA mixture that do not have uniform composition and appearance throughout
Homogeneous MixtureA mixture that has a uniform composition and appearance throughout
SolutionA well mixed mixture containing a solvent and a solute
Particle SizeThe different sizes of individual particles
SolubilityThe ability of a substance to dissolve another substance
Boiling PointThe temperature at which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas


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