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Matter and Energy
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Chemistry
12th Grade
09/23/2014

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matter

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anything that

has a mass and takes up space

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atom

Definition

smallest unit of an element that maintains the chemical identity

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solid

Definition

is a state of matter that is a fixed shape and volume particles are tightly packed

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liquid

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is a state of matter that has definite volume, takes shape of the container, and particles move
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gas

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no fixed shape or volume

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pure substance

Definition

something that is made completely of an element or compound

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element

Definition

made of only one type of atom

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compounds

Definition

made of two or more elements chemically bonded in a fixed proportion

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melting

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solid to a liquid

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evaporation

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liquid to a gas

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freezing

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liquid to a solid

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condensation

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gas to a liquid

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sublimation

Definition

solid to a gas

(ex:  dry ice)

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deposition

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gas to a solid

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mixtures

Definition

blend of two or more substances

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heterogeneous

mixture

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visibly different parts

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homogeneous mixture

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does not have visibly different parts, also called solutions

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alloys

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homogenous mixture of metals

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physical properties

Definition
physical characteristics including shape, texture, color, volume, melting point, boiling point
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chemical properties

Definition

a substances ability to react with other substances to produce a new substance

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pure substance

Definition

made of one element or compound

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compounds

Definition

made of two ore more elements chemically bonded in a fixed proportion

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chemical properties

Definition
change in composition, reaction of a substance, heat evolved, exothermic, endothermic, gas released, color change, formation of precipitate
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exothermic

Definition

chemical change where heat is absorbed

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endothermic

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chemical change where heat is absorbed

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formation of precipitate

Definition

solid formed and drops down in a chemical reaction

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