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Unit 7- Classification of Matter
Classification of Matter
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8th Grade
02/10/2016

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atom
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The smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element is a(n)
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molecule
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Smallest particle of a compound with properties of that compound
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physical
Definition
Melting point, color, and conductivity are all examples of what type of property?
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New substances
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Chemical changes occur when ___________________ are formed.
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compound
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A pure substance composed of two or more elements combined chemically
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element
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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances is a(n)
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solute
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In a solution, the material that gets dissolved (like salt or sugar) is the
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solvent
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In a solution, the substance (like water) that dissolves the material is the
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suspension
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A type of mixture that will settle over time.
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colloid
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A mixture that has medium sized particles that will never settle out
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Tyndall Effect
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The scattering of light through a colloid
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Chemical properties
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The ability to change into another substance is a
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The Law of Conservation of Mass
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The mass of all substances before a chemical reaction will equal the mass of all of the new substances after a chemical change. This is the definition of...
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Homogeneous Mixture
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contains two or more gaseous, liquid, or solid substances blended evenly; also called a solution
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Heterogeneous Mixture
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a mixture of different and easily distinguishable materials
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