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What defines a pure substance?
Which of the following best describes a compound?
Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?
What characteristic distinguishes homogeneous mixtures from heterogeneous mixtures?
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Which statement is true regarding elements?
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Which of the following substances is a compound?
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What best describes a heterogeneous mixture?
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Which statement is true about elements?
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Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous mixture?
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What characteristic differentiates compounds from elements?
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Which of the following illustrates a heterogeneous mixture?
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What is true about homogeneous mixtures?
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What is an example of an element?
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Which of these describes the composition of a mixture?
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Study Notes
Classifications of Matter
Pure Substances
- Defined as matter with a fixed composition and distinct properties.
- Two main categories:
- Elements: Simplest form of matter, cannot be broken down into simpler substances. Examples: Oxygen (O), Gold (Au).
- Compounds: Substances formed when two or more elements chemically combine in fixed ratios. Examples: Water (H₂O), Carbon Dioxide (CO₂).
Mixtures
- Combinations of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.
- Can be separated by physical means.
Element vs Compound
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Element:
- Consists of only one type of atom.
- Cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
- Represented on the Periodic Table.
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Compound:
- Formed from different elements chemically bonded together.
- Has properties distinct from its constituent elements.
- Can be decomposed into simpler substances through chemical reactions.
Heterogeneous Mixtures
- Composition is not uniform throughout; different components are visible.
- Examples:
- Salad (various ingredients can be distinguished).
- Sand and salt mixture (can see both components separately).
- Properties vary depending on the sample taken.
Homogeneous Mixtures
- Composition is uniform throughout; components are evenly distributed.
- Also known as solutions.
- Examples:
- Saltwater (salt is dissolved evenly).
- Air (mixture of gases with uniform composition).
- Difficult to separate components without chemical reactions.
Classifications of Matter
Pure Substances
- Matter with fixed composition and distinct properties.
- Two main types:
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Elements:
- Simplest form of matter.
- Cannot be chemically broken down.
- Examples include Oxygen (O) and Gold (Au).
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Compounds:
- Created when two or more elements combine chemically in set ratios.
- Possess distinct properties different from their constituent elements.
- Examples include Water (H₂O) and Carbon Dioxide (CO₂).
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Elements:
Mixtures
- Combinations of two or more substances that retain individual properties.
- Can be separated using physical methods without altering their chemical identities.
Element vs Compound
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Element:
- Composed of a single type of atom.
- Cannot be decomposed by chemical reactions.
- Represented on the Periodic Table.
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Compound:
- Formed by chemically bonding different elements.
- Exhibits properties that are different from those of the individual elements.
- Can be broken down into simpler substances through chemical reactions.
Heterogeneous Mixtures
- Non-uniform composition where different components are easily distinguishable.
- Examples include:
- Salad, where various ingredients are recognizable.
- A mixture of sand and salt, where both materials can be seen separately.
- Properties can vary based on the specific sample taken.
Homogeneous Mixtures
- Uniform composition with components evenly distributed, often referred to as solutions.
- Examples include:
- Saltwater, where salt is completely dissolved.
- Air, a gaseous mixture with uniform composition.
- Separation of components is often challenging without chemical interactions.
Classifications of Matter
Pure Substances
- Matter with a consistent and definite composition.
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Elements:
- Simplest form of matter, consisting of a single type of atom.
- Cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
- Examples include Hydrogen (H) and Oxygen (O).
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Compounds:
- Formed from two or more elements chemically bonded in fixed ratios.
- Can be broken down into simpler substances through chemical reactions.
- Examples include Water (H₂O) and Sodium Chloride (NaCl).
Mixtures
- Combinations of two or more pure substances, each retaining its individual properties.
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Heterogeneous Mixtures:
- Composition varies throughout the mixture.
- Components are visibly distinguishable and can be separated physically.
- Examples include salad and a mixture of sand and salt.
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Homogeneous Mixtures:
- Uniform composition throughout the entire mixture.
- Components are not visibly distinguishable; often referred to as solutions.
- Examples include saltwater and air.
Element vs Compound
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Element:
- Made up of only one type of atom.
- Cannot be chemically decomposed into simpler substances.
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Compound:
- Composed of two or more different types of atoms.
- Can be decomposed into simpler substances through chemical means.
Heterogeneous Mixtures
- Characterized by a non-uniform distribution of components.
- Individual substances maintain their separate identities and can often be physically separated.
- Examples include an oil and water mixture and concrete.
Homogeneous Mixtures
- Features a uniform distribution of its components throughout.
- Components are typically intertwined and not easily separable by physical means.
- Examples include vinegar and metal alloys such as brass.
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This quiz explores the different classifications of matter, including pure substances and mixtures. You'll learn about elements, compounds, and the distinctions between them. Test your knowledge on how matter is categorized in science.
