Vocabulary
Vocabulary Continued
Periodic Table
Compounds, Mixtures, & Solutions
Matter
100
This is the smallest particle of an element.
Atom
100
A group of symbols that show the elements in a compound.
Chemical Formula
100
What is the chemical symbol for carbon?
C
100

Give an example of a compound.

H2O

100
Matter can be divided into two major groups. What are these groups?
Substances and Mixtures
200
Matter composed of only one kind of atom.
Element
200
The substance in a solution that is present in the smaller amount.
Solute
200
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
200

Below is the compound for sugar.

C12H22O11

What items in this compound can be found on the periodic table?

C - Carbon, H - Hydrogen, and O - Oxygen
200
A substance can be divided into two groups. What are these groups?
Elements and Compounds
300
Matter in which components can be physically separated.
Mixture
300
The substance in a solution that is present in the larger amount.
Solvent
300
What is the chemical symbol for potassium?
K
300

Below is the compound for sugar.

C12H22O11

How many atoms are in one molecule of sugar?

45
300
Mixtures can be divided into two groups. What are these groups?
Evenly and Unevenly Mixed
400
Matter made up of elements that are chemically combined.
Compound
400
A mixture in which the different particles are spread out evenly.
Solution
400
How many known elements are there?
118
400
What 3 factors might affect the rate at which salt dissolves in water?
1. How quickly the solution is stirred


2. The size of the salt particles

3. The temperature of the water

400

True or False.

All mixtures are solutions.

If false, make the statement true.

False. All solutions are mixtures.
500
A liquid mixture that separates into different parts if left standing.
Suspension
500
A solution of two or more metals.
Alloy
500
Elements can be classified into four groups. What are they?
Metals, non-metals, semi-metals, and noble gases.
500
List the 4 methods for separating a mixture.
1. Evaporation


2. Straining

3. Using a Magnet

4. Dissolving

500
What makes a mixture a solution?
The particles must be dissolved and evenly mixed.