Classifications of Matter Quiz

Study Notes

Sublimation refers to the process where a solid transitions directly into a gas without becoming a liquid, aided by energy addition.
Frozen carbon dioxide (CO2) converts to gaseous CO2 at room temperature.
Deposition involves gas molecules releasing energy, causing them to group together and form solids.
Water vapor (H2O) can deposit into ice crystals, contributing to snowflake formation.

Physical Property: Can be measured and perceived using the senses; examples include mass, color, and length.
Chemical Property: Evaluates matter based on its chemical structure and reactions; includes flammability and toxicity.
Extensive Property: Dependent on the amount of material; changes with physical property variations; examples are mass and volume.
Intensive Property: Independent of the amount of substance; remains constant regardless of quantity; examples are density and temperature.

Food Additives: Enhance flavor, appearance, and preservation of food and beverages.
Active Ingredients: Biologically active substances mainly used in pharmaceuticals and cleaning products.
Cleaning Agents: Designed to remove dirt, stains, and odors while potentially killing harmful microorganisms.
Cosmetics: Improve appearance and fragrance for consumers.

Mixture: Contains varying compositions; can be heterogeneous (components identifiable) or homogeneous (uniform composition).
Heterogeneous Mixture: Individual components are distinguishable; examples include garden salad and trail mix.
Colloid: Appears homogeneous but remains heterogeneous at times; examples include milk and styling gel.
Homogeneous Mixture (Solution): Uniform composition throughout; examples include brine and orange juice.
Pure Substance: Consistent composition; divided into elements (one type of atom, e.g., hydrogen) and compounds (combination of elements, e.g., water).

Solid: Defined shape, minimal molecular movement, rigid structure; an example is diamond.
Liquid: Molecular movement allowing it to take the shape of its container; an example is lemon juice.
Gas: High molecular movement with no defined shape; an example is atmospheric air.
Plasma: Extremely high molecular movement resulting from energy absorption; example includes neon lights.

Melting: Heat transforms a solid into a liquid, such as iron bars melting into liquid iron.
Evaporation: Heat causes liquid to convert into gas; saltwater can evaporate to yield salt.
Ionization: Heating a gas to create ions; e.g., neon gas glowing due to ionization in a glass tube.
Recombination (Deionization): Cooling plasma allows ions to return to gas state; neon plasma reverts to gas when cooled.
Condensation: Energy transfer causes gas to form liquid; water vapor condenses to create clouds.
Freezing: Heat removal from a liquid forms a solid; e.g., liquid mercury solidifies when cooled with liquid nitrogen.