Classifying Matter Warm Up

An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. It consists of only one type of atom.

A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio.

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means.

A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture in which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid but are not dissolved, and they can settle over time.

A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout, while a heterogeneous mixture has a non-uniform composition with distinct phases.

An example of an element is oxygen (O).

An example of a compound is water (H2O).

The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic number and properties, helping to classify and understand their relationships.

A colloid is a mixture where tiny particles are dispersed throughout a medium but do not settle out, such as milk.

Filtration is a physical separation process used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.