Classifying Matter

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What can be separated into substances by physical means?

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Mixtures

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What is a mixture of two or more substances that are unevenly mixed?

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Heterogeneous mixture

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What are heterogeneous and homogeneous?

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Types of mixtures

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Which statement describes substances?

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All of the statements are true: Substances can be elements or compounds and its composition is always the same.

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What type of mixture has different substances that cannot be seen even with a microscope?

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Homogeneous mixtures (solutions)

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture where the components are not uniformly distributed.

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

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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 is the difference between a substance and a mixture?

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A substance has a fixed composition, while a mixture can vary in composition.