Classification of Matter Concepts

Shan Prayer

• Acknowledges the presence of God.
• Expresses actions done for love of God.
• Invokes Sacred Heart of Jesus with the phrase "Live Jesus in our hearts."

Modified True or False

• True/False activity to identify statements about matter and properties.
• Participants raise right hand for true, left hand for false, correcting false statements.

Classification of Matter: Key Concepts

• Pure Substances: Constant composition and properties; composed of one kind of particle.
• Mixtures: Can be classified as homogeneous (uniform composition) or heterogeneous (distinct parts).

Types of Matter based on Composition

• Elements:
  • Composed of one kind of atom.
  • Classified into metals, nonmetals, or metalloids.
• Compounds:
  • Consist of two or more kinds of atoms chemically bonded in fixed proportions.

Properties of Matter

• Classification by physical state: Solids, Liquids, Gases, Plasma, Bose-Einstein Condensate.
• Classification by properties:
  • Physical Properties: Observable characteristics without changing composition.
  • Chemical Properties: Behavior during chemical reactions.

Classification Flowchart

• Matter can be divided into:
  • Pure Substances: Cannot be separated physically; can only be separated chemically (elements and compounds).
  • Mixtures: Can be separated physically; subdivided into homogeneous (parts not easily visible) and heterogeneous (parts easily visible).

Common Elements Overview

• Hydrogen: Lightest and most abundant element in the universe.
• Carbon: Essential element, widely abundant.
• Copper: Used in products like toothpaste.
• Fluorine: Known for preventing dental cavities.
• Aluminum: Recyclable metal, reactive.
• Potassium: One of the most abundant metals in Earth’s crust.
• Mercury: Liquid metal at room temperature.
• Gold: Valuable metal used in jewelry.
• Silver: Metal used in various applications, including jewelry.
• Neon: Noble gas recognized for high electrical conductivity.
• Sulfur: Noted for its role in chemical processes.

Essential Question

• Understanding classification methods of matter is crucial for effective problem-solving and applying scientific knowledge in daily life.