Classifying Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Liz LaRosa www.middleschoolscience.com 2009 updated 2015 By Liz LaRosa www.middleschoolscience.com 2009 – modified 2015 1
Directions Create 4 columns using the following headings: Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, and “?” Sort the cards according to the categories they belong to Use the “?” column for those you are not sure of
Contains just one type of atom
Contains two or more different atoms joined together
Contains two or more different substances that are physically, not chemically, combined
Rocks
Copper
Jelly Beans
Table Sugar
Diamond
Tea
Salt
Neon Gas
Salad
Pure Water
Aluminum
Fresh Lemonade
Silver
Sand
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Rocks
Copper
Jelly Beans
Table Sugar
Diamond
Tea
Salt
Neon Gas
Salad
Pure Water
Aluminum
Fresh Lemonade
Silver
Sand
Answers (M = Mixture, C = Compound, E = Element) Rocks – M Copper – E (Cu) Jelly Beans – M Sugar – C (C12H22O11) Diamond – E (C) Tea – M Salt - C (NaCl) Neon – E (Ne) Salad – M Water – C (H20) Aluminum – E (Al) Lemonade – M Silver – E (Ag) Sand - M Compounds have a chemical formula and Elements have a chemical symbol - shown in ()