Classification of Matter
Matter Matter is anything that has mass and volume.
Pure Substances vs. Mixtures All matter can be divided into two big categories: PURE SUBSTANCES and MIXTURES. Versus
Pure Substances Pure substances are made up of only ONE type of particle Pure substances are in the form of either elements or compounds. Elements are made of one type of atom. Examples are Oxygen, Calcium, Iron, Carbon and Helium
Compounds A compound is made of 2 or more types of atoms chemically bonded. Examples are water (H2O)
Mixtures A mixture is two or more types of particles Mixtures can be divided into 2 big categories: Heterogeneous Mixtures Homogeneous Mixtures
Homogeneous Mixtures- Solutions A mixture of 2 or more things where one substance dissolves in another Kool-Aid is a solution because you cannot see the sugar crystals floating in the water Kool-Aid and tea are examples of solutions
Heterogeneous Mixtures Made up of two or more particles where the different particles are easy to see and separate. An Oreo cookie is a heterogeneous mixture