1. Classification of Matter

2. Classification of Matter
Substances are broken into two groups
Pure Substances Mixtures

3. 1. Pure Substances Made of only on type of particle
separated into elements and compounds
Element – a particle made of only 1 atom
Compound – a particle made of 2 or more atoms

4. Elements
All elements (the different types of atoms) are listed on the Periodic Table.

5. Pure Substances examples
1. Distilled water- Compound
2. Helium- Element
3. Oxygen- Element
4. Carbon Dioxide- Compound
5. Salt - Compound

6. 2. Mixtures
A substance made of at least two different types of pure substances
Ex. Granola bar or salt water

7. Mechanical Mixture or Heterogeneous Mixture
A mixture you can distinguish between different particles
i.e. Munchies Chips
Ie. Raisin Bran cereal

8. Solutions or Homogeneous Mixtures
A mixture that contains two or more different substances but look uniform
i.e. Coca cola
Ie. Apple Juice

9. Alloys A solid solution of two or more metals
Ex. Brass (made from Copper and Zinc)