Classification of Matter: Fast and Curious

A mixture that looks the same throughout.

Individual parts cannot be seen.

• Qualitative Observation

• Homogeneous

• Element

• Heterogeneous

A mixture with individual parts that are visible.

• Quantitative Observation

• Homogeneous

• Element

• Heterogeneous

The part of a solution that dissolves (disappears)

Sugar is an example when added to water.

• Concentration

• Solvent

• Compound

• Solute

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The part of a solution that does the dissolving when a solution is made. Water is an example when sugar is added.

• Constant

• Solvent

• Volume

• Solute

Something that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance.

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

• Solid

Multiple elements (or many of the same element) that are chemically bonded together.

• Oxygen

• Heterogeneous

• Compound

• Mixture

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Multiple elements and/or compounds that are physically combined in the same space.

• Concentration

• Formula

• Soluble

• Mixture