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Introduction to Matter
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All Matter Has Three Major Characteristics: G 1. It has mass G 2. It occupies space G 3. It is made of particles (atoms) G 1. It has mass G 2. It occupies space G 3. It is made of particles (atoms)
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The word atom G Originates from the Greek atomos, meaning indivisible.
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Not All Atoms are Identical
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….or Natural G Of all the elements on the Periodic Table (Currently, around 110)… G Only 90 exist in nature, the rest are by-products of nuclear reactors G Of all the elements on the Periodic Table (Currently, around 110)… G Only 90 exist in nature, the rest are by-products of nuclear reactors
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Atoms can Combine G In whole number ratios to form compounds G Common compounds include H 2 O and NaCI (water and salt)
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G An atom is the smallest particle of a particular element G A molecule is the smallest particle of a compound. G An atom is the smallest particle of a particular element G A molecule is the smallest particle of a compound.
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Matter exists in three states G SOLID G LIQUID G GAS G A fourth state called PLASMA exists, but is rare on Earth
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G Solids: Fixed shape, fixed volume G Liquids: Variable shape, fixed volume G Gases: Variable shape and volume G Solids: Fixed shape, fixed volume G Liquids: Variable shape, fixed volume G Gases: Variable shape and volume
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Matter has Properties Physical Properties: State of matter, appearance, density, smell, etc. Chemical Properties: Reacts with… Physical Properties: State of matter, appearance, density, smell, etc. Chemical Properties: Reacts with…
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Matter can undergo changes G These changes can be physical changes G Or chemical changes G These changes can be physical changes G Or chemical changes
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Physical Changes Involve a change a change in state, But…Do NOT change the identity of the substance (Boiling water is still H 2 O)
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Chemical Changes Are observed only during chemical reactions… Where the composition of matter changes Are observed only during chemical reactions… Where the composition of matter changes
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All Matter Fits into one of Two General Categories: G Pure Substances G Mixtures
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Pure Substances G Elements or compounds G Have uniform composition (can not be separated by physical means) G Pure water is H 2 O, pure Gold consists of just Gold atoms G Elements or compounds G Have uniform composition (can not be separated by physical means) G Pure water is H 2 O, pure Gold consists of just Gold atoms
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Mixtures G Have variable compositions G Mixtures can be separated by Physical means (filtration or distillation) (Lab Techniques: Sand and Salt water)
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Mixtures can be… Homogeneous: same throughout (salt water, air, brass) Heterogeneous: vary from region to region (sand and water, gravel) Homogeneous: same throughout (salt water, air, brass) Heterogeneous: vary from region to region (sand and water, gravel)
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G Classification of Matter Chart Classification of Matter Chart G Classification of Matter Chart Classification of Matter Chart
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Other Sub-classes of Mixtures G Colloids: a type of mixture with particles of larger size than a true solution… G Will exhibit Tyndall Effect G Will NOT settle
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Why is the sky Blue? G Rayleigh scattering
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Other Sub-classes of Mixtures G Suspension: Similar to a colloid, but with larger particles G Will settle if left undisturbed G Suspension: Similar to a colloid, but with larger particles G Will settle if left undisturbed
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