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C.M.S
compounds, mixtures, solutions etc.
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Science
6th Grade
12/13/2010

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Term
Atom
Definition
the smallest unit of an element
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Molecule
Definition
2 or more atoms bonded together through a chemical reaction
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Mixture
Definition
a substance made of more than 1 type of molecule/atom. Each type of molecule/atom keeps its original properties. Mixtures can be separated based on physical properties ex:m&ms can be separated by color
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Compound

 

Definition
a substance formed by a chemical reaction between 2 or more different atoms/molecules. Physical properties often change when a chemical reaction occurs. (compounds must be separated by a chemical reaction-not physically)
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Heterogeneous
Definition
a different mixture: one where the particles are NOT evenly distributed/dispersed
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Homogeneous
Definition
same mixture: one where the particles ARE evenly distributed/dispersed
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Solute
Definition
the thing that is being dissolved (the salt in saltwater)
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Solvent
Definition
The liquid something that is being dissolved (the water in saltwater) 
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Solution
Definition
homogeneous mixture of a solid and a liquid. Where the solid does not settle out. Normally see through ex: saltwater
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Suspension
Definition
heterogeneous mixture where the solute settels out over time ex: chocolate milk b/c you need to shake it
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Colloid
Definition
a hetero/homogeneous mixture where the particles do NOT settle out over time, but are normally quite large. NOT see through
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H/OH
Definition

H=acid   OH=base

 

ex: KOH= a base

ex: HCI= an acid

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Ionic or covalent?
Definition

to tell wether a compound is ionic or covalent, do the following

1. check if there is any type of metal in the compound

2. If so, it is ionic

3. Covalent bonds do NOT involve metal!!!

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PH scale
Definition

 


 

0                        7                   14

7=neutral

0-6= acids (a sour taste)

8-14= bases (a bitter taste)

Term
Covalent bonds
Definition
In a covalent bond the electrons are shared evenly between the two elements
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Ionic Bonds
Definition
In an Ionic bond the electrons are stollen by one of the elements and the elements are bonded b/c of the attraction between + and -
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Water w/ ionic bonds
Definition
when these ionic bonds are placed in water, they split apart resulting in a poistive or negative ion
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Water w/ Covalent bonds
Definition
they split apart and become either + or - ions
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The acidity of water
Definition

Ions in water change the acidity of the water. If H+ Ions are released  from the compound then the water becomes more acid(y)

If OH- ions are released from the compound, your water becomes basic (a.k.a. alkaline)

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