Classification of Matter

In order to be classified as MATTER, a substance must have ____ and ____.

• mass

• volume

• taste

• weight

The most basic form of matter:

• element

• compound

• molecule

• mixture

There are ____ elements on the periodic table.

• 118

• 120

• 96

• 181

Which of the following is considered a MONATOMIC element?

• iodine

• chlorine

• boron

• nitrogen

Which of the following is considered a DIATOMIC element?

• sulfur

• carbon

• hydrogen

• helium

Two or more elements held together by chemical bonds:

• compound

• molecule

• atom

• element

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following is classified as a compound?

• water

• iron

• gold

• mercury

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Two or more substances found at the same place at the same time:

• compound

• mixture

• element

• atom

A mixture that is visually INDISTINGUISHABLE:

• homogeneous mixture

• heterogeneous mixture

A mixture that is visually DISTINGUISHABLE:

• homogeneous mixture

• heterogeneous mixture