10 Questions
Which of the following best describes matter?
Something that occupies space and has mass
Which of the following is NOT a classification of matter?
Homogeneous
What is the main difference between a mixture and a pure substance?
Proportions of components may vary in a mixture, while they are fixed in a pure substance
Which of the following is a compound?
Water
What is a homogeneous mixture?
A mixture that has a fixed composition
Which of the following is a characteristic of a pure substance?
It has a fixed set of properties
Which of the following is a compound?
Water (H2O)
Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?
Milk
Which of the following is a metalloid?
Silicon (Si)
Which of the following best describes a homogeneous mixture?
Its properties do not vary with composition
Study Notes
Matter
- Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
Classification of Matter
- Matter can be classified into two main categories: pure substances and mixtures.
Pure Substances
- A pure substance has a fixed composition and properties, and can be either an element or a compound.
- Characteristics of pure substances:
- Have a fixed boiling and melting point.
- Have a fixed composition.
- Have distinct properties.
Mixtures
- A mixture is a physical blend of two or more substances, where each substance maintains its chemical properties.
- Mixtures can be classified into two types: homogeneous and heterogeneous.
Homogeneous Mixtures
- A homogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the composition is uniform throughout, and the particles are evenly distributed.
- Examples: saltwater, sugar water, and air.
Heterogeneous Mixtures
- A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the composition is not uniform throughout, and the particles are not evenly distributed.
- Examples: blood, soil, and granite.
Compounds
- A compound is a pure substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more different elements.
- Examples: water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and methane (CH4).
Elements
- An element is a pure substance that consists of only one type of atom.
- Examples: hydrogen (H), carbon (C), and oxygen (O).
Metalloids
- Metalloids are elements that exhibit some properties of metals and some properties of nonmetals.
- Examples: silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), and arsenic (As).
Test your knowledge of matter and its classification with this quiz. Learn about pure substances and mixtures, including elements, compounds, and homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. Discover the key differences between mixtures and pure substances.
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