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Describing Matter 13-1 Notes Part 2
Describing Matter 13-1 Notes Part 2
Describing Matter 13-1 Notes Part 2
Elements
An element is a pure substance that cannot be
broken down into any other substances by
chemical or physical means. (refer to periodic
table)
Elements are the simplest substances.
Each element can be identified by its specific
physical and chemical properties.
Elements cannot be broken down into simpler
substances.
Scientists have discovered about 114 different
elements. Example: Aluminum (Al) is used for
foil.
The first 92 elements occur naturally on Earth.
Elements after 92, are synthetic – man made!
Particle of Elements – Atoms:
An atom is the basic particle from which all
elements are made.
Atoms are the building blocks of matter.
They are made up of three types of things
(subatomic particles): protons, neutrons, and
electrons.
Protons = positive charge, +
Neutrons = neutral (no) charge
Electrons = negative charge, -
Different elements have different properties
because their atoms are different.
Mixtures
A mixture is made of two or more substances—
elements, compounds, or both—that are together
in the same place but are not chemically
combined. Example: vegetable soup!
Mixtures differ from compounds in two ways:
Each substance in a mixture keeps its
individual properties. Also, the parts of a
mixture are not combined in a set ratio (no
chemical formula).
*MIXTURES CAN BE SEPARATED!!
*Review:
-Elements are pure substances in their simplest
form!
-A molecule is two or more atoms, chemically
combined!
- Compounds are two or more elements
chemically combined! Cannot separate!
- Mixtures are two or more elements,
compounds, or both that are not chemically
combined. Can separate!
Review Questions:
5. What is an atom?
- The basic particle from which all elements are
made – building blocks of matter!