Classifying Matter Vocab

1. Pure Substances: Definition: Simply a substance. My Definition: Any substance. Ex: Table Salt, Sugar,

2. Atom: Definition: The smallest particle of an element. My Definition: A particle in which is the smallest part of an element. Ex: Copper atoms, aluminum atoms,

3. Suspension: Definition: A heterogeneous mixture that separates into layers over time. My Definition: Separation of a heterogeneous mixture that occurs over time. Ex: Shake a bottle that contains water and sand, melted butter and water,

4. Colloids: Definition: A mixture that contains some particles that are intermediate in size between the small particles in a solution and the larger particles in suspension. My Definition: A combination of intermediate-small particles for solutions and larger particles for suspension. Ex: Milk, Fog,

5. Elements: Definition: A substance that can't be broken down into simpler substances. My Definition: A non-degradable substance. Ex: Gold, Carbon,

6. Compounds: Definition: A substance that is made of 2 or more simpler substances, and can be broken down into simpler substances. My Definition: A substance that can be made into simpler substances and is created by 2 or more simpler substances conjoining. Ex: Water, Silicon,

7. Mixtures: Heterogeneous Mixture Definition: A type of mixture in which the parts of the mixture are noticeably different from one another. My Definition: A type of mixture that you can tell the difference of the parts by just looking at them. Ex: Sand, Grain, Homogeneous Mixture Definition: A type of mixture in which the substance are so evenly distributed that it is difficult to distinguish one substance in the mixture from another. My Definition: A type of mixture where you can't see the different parts. Ex: Kool-aid, Chocolate milk.

8. Solutions: Definition: When substances dissolve and form a homogeneous mixture. My Definition: Combine to make a homogeneous mixture. Ex: Sugar and water, windshield wiper fluid,