2.1 Classifying Matter

Classifying Matter

Physical Science
Chapter 2 Lesson 1

Open Ended

How are the two brands of mixed nuts similar?

Open Ended

How are the two brands of mixed nuts different?

Multiple Choice

Which of these substances is a compound?

• Copper

• Water

• Oxygen

• Carbon

Multiple Choice

Which of these groups of letters could be used as a symbol for an element?

• HF

• Cm

• CAR

• fa

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT apply to a compound?

• It is made of two or more elements

• It has components that are joined in fixed proportions

• It can be separated into components by physical means

• It can be broken down into elements or other compounds

Multiple Choice

How does a compound differ from a mixture?

• A compound can be broken into simpler substances

• Compounds can be separated by physical processes an mixtures cant

• The composition of a mixture cannot vary

• A compound is made of tow or more elements in a fixed proportion

Multiple Choice

Which of these materials is a heterogeneous mixture?

• Air

• Saltwater

• Sand

• Steel

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be separated with a filter?

• Colloids

• Compounds

• Solutions

• Suspensions