Classifying Matter

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A type of mixture where you can see the different parts and they can easily be separated into their different parts.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A type of mixture that you can't see the different parts.

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Is Dr. Pepper a pure substance or a mixture?

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Dr. Pepper is a mixture.

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What is an element?

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Any material consisting of only one type of atom.

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Is salt water a pure substance or a mixture?

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Salt water is a mixture.

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What is a pure substance?

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A material that has a constant composition and consistent properties throughout.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What distinguishes a mixture from a pure substance?

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A mixture contains two or more substances that are not chemically combined, while a pure substance has a uniform and definite composition.

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Can mixtures be separated?

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Yes, mixtures can be separated into their individual components by physical means.

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What is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

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Salad is an example of a heterogeneous mixture.