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Intro to Chemistry Vocabulary
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 1
01/15/2013

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Term
pure substance
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Has the same chemical composition throughout and cannot be separated into components by physical means.
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mixture
Definition
Two or more pure substances (element or compound) which may vary in composition and are divided into homogeneous and heterogeneous.
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element
Definition
A type of a pure substance that cannot be broken down any further even by a chemical process.
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compound
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A type of pure substance that is composed of two or more elements.
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Electrolysis
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A chemical process by which we can break down molecules into its component elements.
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Homogeneous Mixture
Definition
Uniform composition throughout and is often called a solution.
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Heterogeneous Mixture
Definition
A mixture that is not uniform throughout.
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Aqueous Solution
Definition
A solution in which a substance is dissolved in water.
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deposition
Definition
Change from a gas to a solid.
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Sublimation
Definition
Change from a solid to a gas.
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