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Classification of Matter Explained

The document explains the distinction between pure substances and mixtures, detailing that pure substances have a fixed composition and can be elements or compounds. It further categorizes mixtures into homogeneous and heterogeneous types, with homogeneous mixtures having a uniform composition and heterogeneous mixtures displaying varied particle sizes and identifiable components. Examples of pure substances and mixtures are provided for classification.

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Classification of Matter Explained

The document explains the distinction between pure substances and mixtures, detailing that pure substances have a fixed composition and can be elements or compounds. It further categorizes mixtures into homogeneous and heterogeneous types, with homogeneous mixtures having a uniform composition and heterogeneous mixtures displaying varied particle sizes and identifiable components. Examples of pure substances and mixtures are provided for classification.

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Pure Substance

It is characterized by an
unchanging or specific
composition.
Elements or
Compound
single component

fixed composition
Elements – It is the simplest type of matter that is composed of only one kind of atom.

Compounds – are the combinations of two or more


elements.
Mixture

Two or more
component
physically
combined
Retains its
chemical identity
MIXTURES
Formed when two or more substance are
combined together by PHYSICAL MEANS.
MIXTURES

HOMOGENEO HETEROGENEO
US US
HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURE
 They have a uniform
composition.
 Cannot be seen easily and
separately.
 HOMO means “ONE or
SAME”.
 Two substances combine
extremely well with one
another.
 ONE PHASE. ONE PHASE
HOMOGENEOUS MIXTURE
 They have a uniform
composition.
 Cannot be seen easily
and separately.
 HOMO means “ONE”.
 Two substances
combine extremely well
with one another. EVENLY AND UNIFORMLY
 ONE PHASE. DISTRIBUTED
HETEROGENEOUS MIXTURE
 They don’t have a
uniform composition.
 Sizes of the particles vary
 You can easily identify
one substance from the
other.
 HETERO means “Two or
More or Many”.
 MORE THAN ONE PHASE.
HETEROGENEOUS MIXTURE
 They don’t have a
uniform composition.
 Sizes of the particles
vary.
 You can easily identify
one substance from the
other.
NOT EVENLY AND UNIFORMLY  HETERO means “Two or
DISTRIBUTED More or Many”.
The substances combined  MORE THAN ONE PHASE.
together did not mix well
HETEROGENEOUS
MIXTURE

OIL & SOIL SODA


WATER
IMMISCIBLE LIQUIDS
Activity 2: Classify the following
as PURE SUBSTANCES or
[Link]
MIXTURES.
11. Iron
2. Water 12. Salt Water
3. Soil 13. Chocolate ice cream
4. Coffee 14. Nitrogen
5. Oxygen 15. Eggs
6. Isopropyl Alcohol 16. Blood
7. Carbon Dioxide 17. Table Salt
8. Cake Batter [Link] Polish
9. Air 19. Milk
10. Chicken Noodle Soup 20. Soda

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