Classification of Matter

All atoms are the same/alike

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

Two or more elements are combined chemically.

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

Mixture which contains 2 or more substances blended evenly throughout

• Homogeneous

• Heterogenous

Mixture in which different materials can easily be distinguished/pulled apart

• Homogeneous

• Heterogenous

A heterogeneous mixture with particles that do not settle

• element

• colloid

• suspension

A heterogeneous mixture with particles that do settle/sink.

• element

• colloid

• suspension

Chicken noodle soup is an example of...

• an element

• a homogenous mixture

• a heterogenous mixture

The easiest place to find elements would be...?

• down by a river

• in the freezer

• under your shoe

• on the periodic table

Soil is an example of a mixture

• true

• false

Water (H₂O) is an example of a substance. It can further be classified as a compound.

• True

• False