E-Lecture - important Points
  • A substance is a form of matter possessing constant properties under specific conditions.
  • Properties of substances are subdivided into physical and chemical properties.
  • Physical properties of a substance describe the characteristics of the substance that are related to physical changes.
  • Substances can be identified based on their physical properties such as state, color, odor, taste, hardness, density, melting and boiling points.
  • A mixture is a substance which consists of two or more pure substances that are mixed together physically.
  • Mixtures are classified into homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures
  • Substances undergo two types of changes: physical and chemical changes.
  • Physical changes are changes that do not result in the formation of new substances with new properties.
  • Chemical changes are the changes in the composition of substances.
  • Mixtures can be separated into their components using different methods such as magnetic separation, filtration, decantation, evaporation and distillation.