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What is an element?

  • A pure chemical substance made up of one kind of atom (correct)
  • A substance that can be easily created
  • A mixture of different compounds
  • A type of molecule

    • What is an atom?

    A basic unit of matter that cannot be easily created nor destroyed.

    A compound is formed by ___ or more elements chemically combined.

    two

    What defines a molecule?

    <p>The smallest naturally occurring unit of a compound with a definite shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mixture?

    <p>A substance formed by combination, where composition can vary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Law of Conservation of Matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are characteristics of a chemical change?

    <p>Gas production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a physical change?

    <p>A change in size, shape, or color without altering the composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are examples of physical changes?

    <p>Breaking a glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A chemical change is reversible.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a heterogeneous mixture?

    <p>Components are not consistent throughout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Homogeneous mixtures are consistent throughout.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a solution?

    <p>A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pure substance?

    <p>A substance with constant composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concentration equation is: Concentration = ___/Volume.

    <p>Mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of decantation?

    <p>Pouring off lighter liquid from a settled solid or heavier liquid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe distillation.

    <p>The process of boiling a liquid to separate it from a substance with a higher boiling point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is filtration?

    <p>The process of separating substances using a filter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does magnetism separate?

    <p>Metallic substances from non-metallic substances using a magnet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Composition of Matter

    • Element: A pure substance consisting solely of one type of atom; basic building blocks of matter.
    • Atom: The fundamental unit of matter, indivisible in chemical processes; cannot be created or destroyed easily.
    • Compound: Formed when two or more elements chemically bond together, resulting in a substance with distinct properties.
    • Molecule: The smallest unit of a compound, maintaining its chemical properties; determined by the bonding of atoms.
    • Mixture: A combination of two or more substances where each retains its individual properties; composition is variable.

    Laws and Changes

    • Law of Conservation of Matter: States that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction; mass remains constant.
    • Chemical Change Characteristics: Indicators include color change, gas production, temperature fluctuations, and changes in odor.
    • Physical Change: Alterations in a substance's physical attributes like size, shape, or color, without altering its chemical composition; includes changes in state (solid, liquid, gas).

    Examples of Changes

    • Physical Change Examples: Melting of ice, mixing sulfur with iron filings, breaking glass, or dissolving sugar in water.
    • Chemical Change: Involves the formation of new substances through atomic rearrangement; such changes are typically irreversible.
    • Chemical Change Examples: Burning magnesium creates white ash (MgO), reacting zinc with hydrochloric acid, and metabolic processes in the body.

    Mixtures and Solutions

    • Heterogeneous Mixture: Contains visibly different substances or phases; components are not uniformly distributed.
    • Homogeneous Mixture: Exhibits consistency throughout; considered a solution where the components are evenly distributed.
    • Solution: A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, which can exist in solid, liquid, or gaseous forms.

    Purity and Concentration

    • Pure Substance: Defined by a constant and uniform composition, with consistent properties throughout.
    • Concentration Equation: Expressed as Concentration = Mass/Volume; used to determine the concentration of solutions.

    Separation Techniques

    • Distillation: A separation process involving boiling liquids to isolate a substance with a higher boiling point.
    • Filtration: Utilizes a filter to separate solid particles from liquids or gases.
    • Decantation: Involves carefully pouring off liquid from settled solids or denser liquids.
    • Magnetism: A method of separating magnetic metals from non-metallic substances using a magnet.

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