Classification of Matter
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TEKS 8.6A
Classification of Matter
KEY IDEAS
• What are elements and compounds?
• What are the different types of mixtures?
Words to Know
element
compound
homogeneous
heterogeneous
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What are elements and compounds?
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A pure substance is matter that has
the same properties throughout.
An element is a substance that
contains only one type of atom. It
cannot be broken down into other
substances.
A compound is a substance made
of two or more different elements
that are bonded together.
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Categorize
aluminum (Al)
diamond (C)
methane (CH4)
oxygen (O2)
rust (Fe2O3)
table salt (NaCl)
Sort the pure substances into categories based on whether they are elements or compounds.
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What are the different types of mixtures?
continued
A mixture is two or more
substances combined physically.
A mixture is homogeneous if it
looks the same throughout, but it
is heterogeneous if you can see
the individual substances that
make up the mixture.
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Match the following
element
compound
homogenous mixture
heterogenous mixture
basic substance that cannot be broken down
substance formed from two or more elements
mixture with a uniform composition
mixture with distinct components
basic substance that cannot be broken down
substance formed from two or more elements
mixture with a uniform composition
mixture with distinct components
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Match
Match the following
Element
Compound
Homogenous mixture
Heterogenous MIxture
Element
Compound
Homogenous mixture
Heterogenous MIxture
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