Matter Classification

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What is a Homogeneous Mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, where the individual components are not distinguishable. Example: Sweet Tea.

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What is a Compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together. Example: Water (H2O).

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What is a Heterogeneous Mixture?

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A mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed and can be easily distinguished. Example: Italian Salad Dressing.

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What are Molecules?

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Groups of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be elements or compounds.

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What is a Pure Substance?

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A material that has a constant composition and properties throughout. It can be an element or a compound.

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What is an Element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. Example: Oxygen (O).

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What is a Homogeneous Mixture?

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A mixture that contains two or more substances blended evenly throughout, making it difficult to distinguish the individual components.

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What is a Suspension?

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A heterogeneous mixture in which solid particles are suspended in a liquid or gas but will settle over time. Example: Muddy water.

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What is a Colloid?

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A mixture where tiny particles of one substance are evenly distributed throughout another substance. Example: Milk.

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What is the difference between a Compound and a Mixture?

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