Chapter 5 Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures
Solutions
An ________ is a solid solid of metal dissolved in another metal. Examples Brass = zinc and copper Bronze = copper and tin Steel = iron & carbon alloy
Solutions Particles are distributed ________ among each other. evenly
Solutions Particles in the solution…. Can settle out May be insoluble Can pass through a filter But … Cannot scatter light
Compound Chemical change Each substance loses its characteristic properties Substances are in fixed ratio Can only be separated through chemical process. mixture Physical mix Each substance keeps its own characteristic properties Substances are in any ratio Can be separated through physical process.
Compound & Elements Both are _________ substances. – Compounds have two or more elements chemically combined – Elements cannot be broken down into any other substances. pure
Concepts to Know Element Mixture of solids
Concepts to Know Solute Compound
Matter Mixtures Pure substances elementscompoundssolutions water vapor in air cannot be broken down can be separated physical or chemical processes