Classifying Different Types of Matter

What is the basic definition of matter?

• Anything that is invisible

• Anything that is found only on Earth

• Anything that can be seen and touched

• Anything that has mass and takes up space

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-1

What question do we ask to determine if something is a mixture?

• Can it be touched?

• Can it be separated?

• Can it be seen?

• Can it be weighed?

Which of the following is an example of a mixture?

• Water

• Oxygen

• Salt

• Soil

What type of mixture is vanilla ice cream?

• Heterogeneous

• Homogeneous

• Element

• Compound

Which of the following is a characteristic of a heterogeneous mixture?

• Made of one type of atom

• Varied consistency

• Same throughout

• Uniform composition

What is a pure substance?

• A combination of compounds

• A substance that is the same throughout

• A substance that can be separated by physical means

• A mixture of different elements

Which of the following is an example of a compound?

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Water

What is the ratio of sodium to chlorine in salt (NaCl)?

• 2:1

• 2:2

• 1:2

• 1:1

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What defines an element?

• It can be broken down by chemical means

• It has the same atoms throughout

• It has a varied consistency

• It is a mixture of compounds

Which of the following is NOT an element?

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Water

• Nitrogen