Module 15 Classification of Matter

Drag the labels to the positions that correctly complete the concept map.

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b

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Pure Substance

Heterogeneous

Compound

Mixture

Homogeneous

Element

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A substance is

• either an element or a compound.

• always an element.

• a mixture of compounds.

• always a compound.

A _____ is a heterogeneous mixture that never settles.

• solution

• compound

• colloid

• suspension

A(n) ________ is a substance in which atoms of two or more elements are combined in a fixed proportion.

• element

• compound

• mixture

• colloid

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A mixture in which different materials can be distinguished easily is called a ____________________ mixture.

• heterogeneous

• homogeneous

A change of one substance to another is a _______________ change.

• physical

• chemical

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Classify each item as either a physical change or a chemical change.

Groups:

(a) Physical Change

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(b) Chemical Change

• Water freezes

• Breaking a glass

• Snow Melts

• Shredding paper

• Food spoils

• Vinegar reacts with baking soda

• Paper burns

• Iron rusts

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Which of the following is a chemical change?

• Glass bends as it is heated.

• Gas burns in an engine.

• Sugar dissolves in a cup of water.

• Water expands as it freezes.

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A(n) _____ is a material made up of two or more substances that can be separated by physical means.

• compound

• mixture

• element

• substance

Table salt (NaCl) is an example of which type of material?

• colloid

• element

• compound

• mixture

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