Classes of Matter
Matter Mixtures Pure Substances Mechanical Mixtures Elements Compounds (homogeneous) Compounds (heterogeneous) Solutions
Mixtures Contain more than one type of particle Solids, liquids or gas Most common Have variable composition Two types: SOLUTIONS AND MECHANICAL MIXTURES
Matter Mixtures Pure Substances Mechanical Mixtures Elements Compounds (homogeneous) Compounds (heterogeneous) Solutions
Solutions At least two types of particles Particles uniformly scattered (can’t tell one particle from the other) Separation techniques: distillation, evaporation Eg. Perfume, coffee, alloys (2 or more metals such as bronze, stainless steel)
Matter Mixtures Pure Substances Mechanical Mixtures Elements Compounds (homogeneous) Compounds (heterogeneous) Solutions
Mechanical Mixtures At least two types of particles Particles NOT uniformly scattered (can tell one from the other) Separation techniques: filtration, evaporation Eg. Soil, pizza, orange juice with pulp
Matter Mixtures Pure Substances Mechanical Mixtures Elements Compounds (homogeneous) Compounds (heterogeneous) Solutions
Pure Substances Contains only one type of atom or molecule Can be natural (cotton) or synthetic (polyester)
Matter Mixtures Pure Substances Mechanical Mixtures Elements Compounds (homogeneous) Compounds (heterogeneous) Solutions
Elements One type of particle (atom) 118 different kinds (see periodic table) Includes diatomic atoms (O2, N2, H2, etc.)
Matter Mixtures Pure Substances Mechanical Mixtures Elements Compounds (homogeneous) Compounds (heterogeneous) Solutions
Compounds More than one type of atom Must be on the periodic table Does not include diatomic atom Eg. CO2, H2O
Matter Mixtures Pure Substances Mechanical Mixtures Elements Compounds (homogeneous) Compounds (heterogeneous) Solutions