1.2 the composition of matter

is anything that has mass and takes up space.

is another word for matter

is a substance of constant composition that possesses definite qualities

earth, air, fire, water

is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by physical or chemical means.

is the smallest particle into which an element can be divided and still be the same substance.

is a pure substance consisting of atoms of two or more elements that are chemically combined in a fixed proportion.

A particle consisting of two or more atoms bonded together

is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

is a combination of substances in which the particles are not uniformly distributed and can readily be separated.

is a combination of substances in which the properties and appearance are the same throughout and the individual particles are not easily separated.

is a method used to separate homogeneous liquid mixtures.

is the use of paper or other materials to remove solid particles from a liquid mixture

is a method of separating substances based on the tendencies of different substances to be adsorbed* at different rates.

is the adhesion of atoms, ions or molecules from a gas, liquid or dissolved solid to a surface.

A mixture in which the particles of a substance are mixed throughout but are large enough that they will settle

is a mixture in which the particles of a substance are mixed throughout and are not large enough to settle.

the scattering of light by colloids