Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Chapter 3
n/a
17
Science
6th Grade
10/29/2008

Additional Science Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term

Element

Definition
A substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
Term
Pure Substance
Definition

A substance in which there is only one type of particle.

Term
Metal
Definition
An element that is shiny and can conduct heat and electricity
Term
Nonmetal
Definition
An element that conducts heat and electricity poorly, solids are dull in appearance.
Term
Metalloid
Definition
An element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals.
Term
Element Classification
Definition
Elements are classified as metals, nonmetals or metalloids,based on their properties.
Term
Elements Physical and Chemical Properties
Definition
Each element has a unique set of physical and chemical properties
Term
Compound
Definition

A substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements that are chemically combined. Elements in a compound always combine in a specific ratio according to their masses. Each compound is unique,and are different the elements that make it up. Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances only by chemical change

Term
Mixture
Definition
A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.
Term
Solution
Definition

Is a mixture that appears to be a single substance.

 

 

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances uniformly dispersed throughout a single phase.

Term
Solute
Definition
In a solution, the substance that dissolves in the solvent
Term
Solvent
Definition
In a solution, the substance in which the solute dissol.ves
Term
Concentration
Definition

A measure of the amount of solute dissolved in a solvent.

 

 

The amount of a particular substance in a given quantity of a mixture,solution, or ore.

Term
Solubility
Definition
The ability of one substance to dissolve in another at a given pressure or temperature.
Term
Suspension
Definition
A mixture in which all particles of material are more or less evenly dispersed throughout a liquid or a gas but are large enough that they settle out. Salad dressing and liquid medicine are suspensions.
Term
Colloid
Definition
A mixture inwhixh the particles are dispersed throughout but are not heavy enough to settleout. The particles are small and wellmixed.  Milk and mayo are colloids
Supporting users have an ad free experience!