Chapter 2 Flashcards

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pure substance

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matter that always has exactly the same composition

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element

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a substance that cannot be broken down into smaller substances

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compound

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a substance that is made from two or more simpler substances and can be broken down into smaller substances

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heterogeneous mixture

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parts of a mixture that are noticeably different from one another

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homogeneous mixture

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substances that are so evenly distributed that it is difficult to distinguish one substance in the mixture from another

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solution

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the mixture that forms when substances dissolve and form a homogeneous mixture

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colloid

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contains some particles that are intermediate in size between the small particles in a solution and the larger particles in a suspension

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conductivity

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a material's ability to allow heat to flow

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malleability

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the ability of a substance to be hammered without shattering

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melting point

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the temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid