CLASSIFICATIONS OF MATTER Flashcards
have a specific composition with distinct properties. It cannot be
separated into its components via simple physical means.
PURE SUBSTANCES
It can further be classified as
either an element or compound.
PURE SUBSTANCES
It is the simplest type of matter that is composed of only
one kind of atom.
Elements
It cannot be decomposed by ordinary chemical means.
Elements
It can also be classified as metal, non-metal or metalloids.
Elements
It is composed of two or more elements combined
chemically in definite proportion by mass.
Compounds
It can also be classified as an organic or inorganic
compound.
Compounds
are made up of two or more pure substances.
MIXTURES
It has variable compositions
and can be separated by physical means.
MIXTURES
It can further be classified as either a
homogeneous mixture or a heterogeneous mixture.
MIXTURES
Also known as solution
Homogeneous Mixtures
It consists of only one phase since the composition of its
constituents are uniformly mixed throughout.
Homogeneous Mixtures
It is a mixture whose components cannot be distinguished
from each other.
Homogeneous Mixtures
It has two or more phases since components of
the mixture are not uniformly mixed.
Heterogeneous Mixtures
It is a mixture whose components can be easily
identified and composition or properties varies.
Heterogeneous Mixtures
