Classification of Matter Flashcard: Physical Science/003

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What is the classification of matter that is not uniform throughout?

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Heterogeneous mixture

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What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

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Milk

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Which element constitutes the largest percentage of the human body by weight?

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Oxygen

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Define a heterogeneous mixture.

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A mixture that is not even throughout.

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What is an example of a compound?

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Water (H2O)

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that is uniform in composition.

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What distinguishes a compound from a mixture?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded, while a mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances, while a compound is made up of two or more elements chemically combined.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture found in everyday life.

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Salad or a bowl of cereal.

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What is the significance of oxygen in the human body?

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Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration and energy production.