SNC1DW Glossary terms chapter 4

Anything that has mass and occupies space.

Matter that contains only one kind of particle. (Elements and Compounds)

Matter that contains more than one particle. (Mechanical mixutre and Solution)

A pure substance that cannot be broken down any further.

A pure substance made of two or more different elements that are chemically combined

A characteristic of a substance that can be observed and measured without changing the identity of the substance

The measure of a substance's resistance to flow

The melting point at which a solid turns into a liquid. e.g. Iron's boiling point is 1538 degrees C

The temperature at which a liquid turns into gas e.g. Water's boiling point is 100 degrees C

A measure of the ability of a substance to dissolve in another substance

Matter that contains more than one particle. (Mechanical mixutre and Solution)

The ability of a substance to change or react, and to form new substances

The ability of a substance to burn in air

The ability of a substance to remain unchanged

The ability of a substance to cause harmful effects in plants