Matter and Its Interaction

These flashcards cover key concepts related to matter and its interaction, including definitions of matter, properties of matter, atomic structure, elements, molecules, compounds, mixtures, and specific characteristics of solutions, colloids, and suspensions.

Anything that has mass and takes up space is called __.

Matter

A characteristic that can be observed or measured is known as a __.

Property of matter

Atoms are made up of three types of particles: protons, neutrons, and __.

Electrons

A pure substance made up of only one type of atom is called an __.

Element

A group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds is known as a __.

Molecule

A pure substance made up of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together is a __.

Compound

A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together is called a __.

Mixture

In a __ mixture, the components are evenly distributed, and the mixture has a uniform appearance throughout.

Homogeneous

Milk is an example of a __, as it consists of fat particles suspended in a solution of water and dissolved proteins.

Suspension

The effect that allows us to identify whether a mixture is a colloid or a solution is known as the __ effect.

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