Classifying Matter Vocabulary Test

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What is a mixture?

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Two or more substances that are mixed together physically but not chemically combined.

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What is an atom?

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The smallest unit of matter.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture composed of different parts that can be easily separated; unevenly distributed.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a pure substance?

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A material made of only one kind of particle, either an element or a compound.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a physical combination of substances, while a compound is a chemical combination of elements.

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What does it mean for properties to not change in a mixture?

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The individual properties of the substances in a mixture remain the same.

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What is the definition of a solution?

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A homogeneous mixture where one substance is dissolved in another.

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What is the process of separating mixtures called?

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Separation techniques, such as filtration, distillation, or chromatography.