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MSU CHM 160 Chapter 1 Terms
Chapter 1 Terms
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 2
09/13/2009

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Chemistry
Definition
study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter and energy and changes that matter undergoes
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Matter
Definition
anything that occupies space and has mass
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Pure Substance
Definition
One type of substance
definite (constant) composition and distinct properties
Cannot be separated by physical processes
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Elements
Definition
Cannot separate into simpler substance by chemical means
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Compounds
Definition
Can separate into simpler substance by chemical means
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Mixture
Definition
Two or more types of substances
Variable composition
Can separate by a physical process
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Homogenous
Definition
Uniform composition
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Heterogeneous
Definition
Nonuniform composition
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Solid
Definition
particles packed close, no movement between atoms
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liquid
Definition
particles somewhat close, some movement (energy)
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Gas
Definition
very little attraction between particles and lots of movement
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Physical Properties
Definition
description by senses, shape, color, odor, etc
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Pysical Change
Definition
new form of old substance, no new sunstances formed
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Chemical change
Definition
old substance destroyed
new substance formed
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Chemical properties
Definition
list of chemical changes possible
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