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AGREE OR DISAGREE​
Every substance that is known to humans is made of matter. Which of the following correctly summarizes the different types of matter? Read each student’s response, and decide whether you agree or disagree with each one. Explain your reasoning in each case.

By J. Williams

​Montrell: “All matter is made of elements. Elements combine to form compounds and molecules, which make up matter as we know it.”

 

Do you agree or disagree?

​Addy: “All matter is made of elements. Elements combine to form compounds. Compounds combine to make molecules, which make up matter as we know it.”

 

Do you agree or disagree?

​Liam: “All matter is made of compounds. Compounds combine to make elements and molecules, which make up matter as we know it.”

 

Do you agree or disagree?

Multiple Choice

What are elements?

• Mixtures of many different substances

  
  

• Pure substances that are only found in the ground

  
  

• Pure substances that can be naturally occurring or human-made

• Two or more atoms combined