classification of matter

Question 1

what are the two types of matter?

Answer 1

• pure substances

- mixtures

Question 2

what are the two types of pure substances?

Answer 2

• elements

- compounds

Question 3

what are the two types of mixtures?

Answer 3

• homogeneous

- heterogeneous

Question 4

what are the two types of homogeneous mixtures?

Answer 4

• solutions

- colloids

Question 5

what are the two types of heterogeneous mixtures?

Answer 5

• suspension

- heterogeneous

Question 6

what is an element?

Answer 6

represented on the periodic table by an atomic symbol

Question 7

what cannot be further decomposed?

Answer 7

elements

Question 8

what is a compound?

Answer 8

chemical combination of two or more elements

Question 9

what can be decomposed by chemical reaction?

Answer 9

compounds

Question 10

what is a homogeneous mixture?

Answer 10

same appearance throughout; single phase

Question 11

what is a solution composed of?

Answer 11

a solvent and a solute

Question 12

what is a solute?

Answer 12

substance dissolved

Question 13

what is a solvent?

Answer 13

substance dissolving

Question 14

what is a colloid?

Answer 14

particles do not settle out through time; cannot see particles with eye; very thick and sticky

Question 15

what is a heterogeneous mixture?

Answer 15

components can be distinguished; not uniform in appearance; possibly more than one phase

Question 16

what is a suspension?

Answer 16

particles in liquid settle out due to gravity; can see particles with eye

Question 17

which mixture can be separated?

Answer 17

heterogeneous

Question 18

which mixture cannot be separated?

Answer 18

homogeneous